Building Engineering Project Manager

About the Role

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, the Building Engineering Project Manager will help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and delivering high‑performance facilities such as data centers and commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (development, initiation to close‑out)
• Manage all aspects of complex small‑to‑medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small‑to‑medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule parameters
• Work with Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 7 years related experience
• At least 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position location (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project (Access experience a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture
• US citizenship or US naturalized citizenship (foreign‑born) due to client contract requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success

Compensation

• Expected compensation range (based on skills, experience, education, and location): $115,010 – $164,300 (full‑time regular positions; temporary/part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits)

Location

• Primary: Arlington, Virginia, United States
• Additional locations: Glen Allen, VA; Vienna, VA; Fulton, MD

Industry & Schedule

• Industry: Building Engineering
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular

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