Project Manager - Environmental Assessment

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities. Each role makes a difference in HDR’s ability to change the world for the better. HDR’s Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and professionals 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. HDR is an employee-owned company, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out).
• Manage large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity and a large project staff.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the project life cycle and ensure on-schedule delivery of deliverables.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to meet budget and schedule.
• Work with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor less-experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification in a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience.
• Experience on MTO, Halton Region, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region or City of Toronto projects preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering public and stakeholder engagement materials.
• Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process, Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint).
• Progressive and innovative approach to problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer PE or P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. 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 helps us serve clients and communities more effectively.

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 supports employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and location. The stated benefits apply to full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits. The pay range for Toronto, ON: $103,873 - $148,390.

Details

Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry: Transit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transportation Planning

Job Posting: Feb 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest records.