Transportation Project Manager Nashville - Job Number 190140
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected - a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: "What is our impact on the world?" Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement - its the foundation of connected, thriving communities.
As part of HDRs Transportation Business Group, youll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger, and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation, ports, and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable, and resilient communities, and quality of life.
We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants, and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether youre modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.
This isnt just a job - its a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.
About HDR
We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. As employee-owners, we are all invested in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Job Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary Project Teams.
Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and budgets to ensure the development process and deliverables meet or exceed standards.
Proactively lead internal and external Project Team members to achieve project milestones using project management tools and software that determine project priorities and critical paths.
Effectively coordinate with other disciplines within the client environment to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns and proactively address risk factors.
Manage change by effectively communicating and maintaining complete and accurate documentation to document project decisions and efficiently resolve questions as projects progress.
Partner with other functional areas to understand multidisciplinary project goals, prioritization, and opportunities for innovation.
Identify potential trade-offs and best practices and coordinate with other technical disciplines to reduce, eliminate, or lessen impacts.
Implement the Clients Quality Assurance Process to ensure a direct relationship between quality and work outcomes.
Coordinate quality control and quality assurance tasks with the Project Team members and the Quality Team to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
Perform tasks in alignment with roles and responsibilities for the Project Manager as listed in the Project Delivery Network (PDN) to maintain the project scope in alignment with the goals of asset management and approved project commitments.
Our Commitment
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
As employee-owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups - Asian Pacific, Black Hispanic/Latina, LGBTQ, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals - help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.