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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.
In the role of Transportation Assistant Project Manager, we'll count on you to:
- Support the Project Manager in coordinating multidisciplinary transportation projects throughout the full project life cycle, from project development and initiation through delivery and closeout.
- Coordinate the work of single- and multidisciplinary project teams under the direction of the Project Manager, helping ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established requirements.
- Assist with developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules, budgets, priorities, and critical paths using applicable project management tools and software.
- Take responsibility for multiple aspects of smaller projects or defined components of larger, more complex transportation projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external project team members to track deliverables, identify potential issues, and proactively address risks that could impact scope, schedule, budget, constructability, or maintenance.
- Collaborate with other TDOT disciplines and functional areas to understand multidisciplinary project goals, priorities, technical requirements, and opportunities for innovation.
- Work with technical disciplines to identify potential trade-offs, conflicts, and best practices that reduce or mitigate project impacts and support successful project delivery.
- Support effective change management and project documentation, maintaining accurate records of project decisions, commitments, changes, and resolutions throughout the project life cycle.
- Support implementation of TDOT's Quality Assurance Process, coordinating quality control and quality assurance activities with project team members and the Quality Team to ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
- Assist the Project Manager in performing responsibilities outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN), helping maintain project scope in alignment with asset management goals and approved project commitments.
- Participate in periodic project reviews and coordinate with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership to monitor project performance, financials, schedules, and overall delivery.
- Build effective working relationships across project teams and functional areas to maintain clear communication, resolve questions efficiently, and support successful project outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet one of the following
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of demonstrated experience, and a PE or PMP certification; or
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 9+ years of demonstrated experience; or
- Associate degree in a related functional area and 11+ years of demonstrated experience
- Demonstrated project management or project coordination experience, preferably involving multidisciplinary transportation or infrastructure projects
- Previous TDOT experience preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, schedules, deliverables, and project stakeholders
- Ability to work on-site four days per week at the designated TDOT regional office
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
- 5 years related experience
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's 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.
Our Commitment 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/Latino(a), 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.
