HDR
Engineering
FreightRailSectionManager
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“Freight Rail Section Manager at HDR. Skills: Freight Rail, Project Management, Client Relations. Manage railroad projects. Coordinate project staffing”
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Knowledge of rail studies, Experience with rail studies, NEPA experience, Design of projects/programs
Nice to Have
Experience using MicroStation, Experience using OpenRoads/OpenRail, Experience using BIM Software, Experience in technical writing, Communicating to clients, Presenting to clients, Local client experience, Project management experience, Developing project scopes, Programming fee proposals, Client management experience
What You'll Do.
Manage railroad projects
Coordinate project staffing
Implement QA/QC procedures
Develop training for personnel
Maintain client relationships
Business development for Freight Rail
Track project opportunities
Collaborate on project pursuits
Participate in proposal development
Track project prospects
Develop capture plans
Complete project deliverables
Provide growth opportunities
Provide training opportunities
Handle performance reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Area leadership; Regional leadership; National rail leadership; Transportation Market Sector Directors; Transportation Client Managers; Field Services leadership; Project team
Communication Scope
Communicating to clients; Presenting to clients; Client meetings
Process & Methodology
Project management, Planning, Directing, Monitoring, Budgeting, Scheduling
Full Job Description
#LI-JG9 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, 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're 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. HDR Engineering has an o
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