Principal Project Manager-Transit

%3Cp%3EAt 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?%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EWatch Our Story:%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EWe believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll 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 you%27re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHDR is seeking a Principal Project Manager with transit experience to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and executive oversight for the successful planning, design, and delivery of complex, high-value infrastructure and transit project we currently are on. %26nbsp;This role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, directing multiple concurrent projects, and ensuring delivery aligns with client objectives, organizational goals, regulatory requirements, budgets, and schedules.%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClassE2B2F480CBD24F5BAED91E06D92231A1%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cstrong%3EIn the role of Principal Project Manager we%27ll count on you to:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDirect and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the transit project%27s lifecycle (from 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Job Details
Primary Location: United States-New York-New York
Industry: Transit
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Transit Engineering
Job Posting: Jul 30, 2026