Senior ITS Project Manager

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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 is looking for a Senior ITS Project Manager to join our Transportation Business Group in either Charlotte or Raleigh. In the role of Senior ITS Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

* Provide oversight and/or manage ITS and traffic management system projects including Planning, Engineering, Design, Integration, Deployment, Operations and Maintenance, Communications and overall Management.
* Assist with the development of practice areas related to ITS program management and oversight, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O), Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Transportation Management Centers (TMC), Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS), Managed Lanes, Automated Connected Electric and Shared (ACES) vehicle technologies, and associated performance measures.
* Develop Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) design packages, systems engineering analysis, ITS Architectures, and Concept of Operations
* Design & implement National ITS Standards, Open Road Tolling, Active Traffic Management, communications systems, power distribution networks, lighting control, and traffic control equipment.
* Participate in Automated Connected Electric and Shared (ACES) vehicle projects and emerging technology projects nationally.
* Design and implement central/field communications, traffic control equipment, communications devices, traffic controller hardware and software, transit signal priority, CCTV cameras, DMS, traffic detectors, and electronic tolling equipment.
* Assist with the development of local transportation program and serve as a technical expert nationally.
* Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, typically involving a large project staff.
* Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
* Leverage work-share opportunities and coordinate workload with business class managers.
* Implement QA/QC procedures and execute training for junior staff.
* Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
* Engineering degree in Electrical or Civil
* Experience working with multiple state DOTs/ regions on large, complex projects with strong project management background
* Extensive experience in industry standards, including IEEE, NTCIP, MUTCD, NEMA, and NFPA standards
* Leadership role in professional organizations, local candidates are preferred

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