HDR

Senior Rail Operations Project Manager - (183673)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

HDR is seeking a Senior Railroad Operations Project Manager who will:

1. Develop operating plans for freight and passenger rail projects

2. Create and deliver planning documents, reports, and presentations that describe and elaborate new or changed rail operations;

3. Advise and mentor Rail Traffic Controller ® (RTC) modelers, support the development of realistic RTC model inputs, and analyze and verify RTC model outputs;

4. Provide freight and passenger rail operations expertise to internal HDR team members, including engineers, economists, planners and environmental scientists;

5. Be the primary point of contact with clients and maintain HDR’s reputation as an expert, trusted advisor;

6. Maintain and develop client relationships with freight railroad officials and public agency officials

7. Participate in industry associations and events;

8. Lead proposal development efforts;

9. Demonstrate ownership and personal responsibility for delivering quality products that adhere to scope, schedule, and budget while meeting client expectations.

The successful candidate will have verifiable experience in freight rail planning and understand national freight rail traffic patterns; typical main line, yard, and branch line operating practices; regulatory requirements related to rail operations; and operational needs and market strategies of the railroad industry.

This position is expected to seek out and develop opportunities for HDR market growth and work proactively and collegially as a member of numerous teams and multiple projects at any one time. The candidate is required to have excellent oral and written communication skills to proactively engage HDR clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of U.S. and Canadian freight railroad operations, regulations, networks, markets, infrastructure, and rail network strategic planning. Knowledge base includes understanding of the ownership, traffic characteristics, geography, and commercial and strategic roles and value of rail lines and rail traffic types in the U.S. and Canada, including intermodal, bulk commodity, and manifest freight. Familiarity with the terminology, business practices, labor arrangements, management organization, and regulatory environment of freight railroading at Class I, regional, and short line railroads.
• Experience in railroad operations or operations planning with a Class I or II railroad in a position such as Trainmaster, Train Dispatcher, Manager of Train Operations, or Service Designer.
• At least fifteen (15) years of experience in the railroad industry is required.
• Knowledge of intercity and commuter passenger rail operations. Must understand the interactions of train operations on shared passenger and freight rail corridors and the technical requirements for developing passenger rail improvement projects and new services on dedicated and shared-ownership corridors.
• Experience in writing and preparing documents to support projects that include freight-railroad initiatives, shipper initiatives, and projects intended for public funding, including the development of grant applications, operating plans, economic models, Service Development Plans, Project Management Plans, and Project Financial Plans.
• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, communications, economics, or social science field is preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of the application and use of the Rail Traffic Controller ® (RTC) model including working with RTC modelers to develop methodology for model cases and usage, and analysis of model results. Must be able to work with modelers to develop model inputs and present and explain model outputs to internal and external clients.

Travel Requirements: Travel may be up to 50%

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $166,898- $277,121 ; Colorado: $144,139 - $225,803 ; Connecticut: $166,898 - $225,803; Hawaii: $159,311 - $215,359 ; Illinois: $151,725 - $225,803; Maryland: $159,311 - $215,539; Minnesota: $136,533 - $215,359 ; Montana: $112,455 - $160,655 ; Nevada: $151,725 - $205,275; New York: $151,725 - $256,594 ; Ohio: $151,725 - $205,205,725; Rhode Island: $159,311 - $215,539; Washington D.C.: $182,072 - $246,330; Washington State: $144,139 - $246,330.

Primary Location

: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations

: United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Louisiana-New Orleans, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-New York-New York, United States-Georgia-Savannah, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Industry

: Freight Rail

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass: Railway Design

Job Posting

: Jul 8, 2025

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