Project Manager

In the role of Project Manager, we'll count on you to: • Lead and manage rail infrastructure, survey, field services, FRMS, and multidisciplinary transportation projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and initiation through close-out. • Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for freight rail clients, fostering long-term relationships and supporting business growth opportunities. • Provide leadership and oversight for rail survey, field services, and FRMS-related assignments, ensuring compliance with railway operating requirements, client standards, and safety expectations. • Mentor, supervise, and develop technical staff, survey personnel, inspectors, and emerging rail professionals, supporting succession planning and workforce growth. • Coordinate and support project teams across regions and disciplines to ensure the right resources are aligned with client needs and project objectives. • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, and quality while ensuring successful project execution and client satisfaction. • Promote collaboration between rail engineering, geomatics, environmental, and transportation teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients. • Support strategic planning, business development, proposal preparation, and client engagement activities that strengthen HDR's rail market presence. • Advance the use of innovative technologies, including geomatics, remote sensing, and data-driven solutions, to improve rail project delivery and operational efficiency. • Ensure adherence to HDR's safety culture by championing safe work practices, field safety planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including railways, contractors, regulatory authorities, and industry partners. • Provide technical leadership and guidance on railway operations, access requirements, field investigations, and project execution strategies. • Identify opportunities for staff growth, operational improvements, and service expansion while supporting the long-term success of the rail program. • Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that promotes accountability, innovation, professional development, and high-quality project outcomes. Preferred Qualifications • 10 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management • Experience working in a Heavy Rail environment governed by CROR • Experience reviewing engineering drawings • Experience with AREMA design standards • Experience working with the Canadian Class I Railways • Experience managing or supervising construction and or Contract Administration • Experience with enforcing railway and construction safety standards and responding to site occurrences • Interest in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience • 7 years related experience • A minimum of 2 years project management 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