Coastal Project Manager

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR is seeking a Coastal Project Manager to join our nationally ranked team of coastal professionals across the United States.

We are looking for a proven leader with strong technical expertise and project management experience to help deliver innovative solutions for coastal resilience, restoration, and navigation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate single- and multidisciplinary teams throughout the full project lifecycle (initiation through close-out)
• Manage complex small- to medium-sized projects, or serve as a key leader on larger efforts
• Oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring successful delivery on schedule, budget, and quality
• Perform and oversee analysis and design for:
• Cosstal restoration projects
• Beach nourishment projects
• Shoreline protection systems (revetments, living shorelines)
• Sea level rise and resilience assessments
• Navigation and dredging projects (marinas, harbors, channels)

Requirements

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, participating in marketing and business development efforts
• Lead or support:
• Proposal development
• Scope definition
• Fee and cost estimates
• Facilitate design workshops and coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Plan and manage staffing and workload across the project lifecycle
• Track and manage project financials, adjusting resources to meet budget and schedule targets
• Partner with accounting, operations, and business leadership on project performance reviews
• Ensure adherence to and implementation of QA/QC procedures

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Coastal, Ocean, or Civil engineering preferred
• PMP certification required
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Ability to interact with various design teams
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

Preferred Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must