Data Center Project Manager *

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About the role

HDR is currently seeking a Data Center Project Manager to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and most comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry. This role focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects, with a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission-critical projects from planning and pre-design through detail design, construction support, and commissioning.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary design teams, develop and secure work from a global client base, and expand HDR’s reputation in the TMT market. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Preferred locations: US (Atlanta, Austin, Bellevue, Boise, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Pennington, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Walnut Creek) and UK (London, Manchester, Glasgow).

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver data center and mission-critical projects from conception to completion, ensuring organizational follow-through and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams and workload throughout project development to meet schedules.
• Mentor, organize, and facilitate staff growth, including recruiting and retention for mission-critical roles.
• Establish client relations, participate in marketing and design meetings, and assist in developing fee proposals and scope documents.
• Promote HDR through client interactions and collaborate on business development strategies.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, manage project scope, schedule, budget, and forecasting.
• Create proposal content, including scope, schedule, and budget, and assist in interview preparation.
• Work cooperatively with office leads, business groups, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Travel to job sites or other HDR offices as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience, with a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in site programming, project planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning.
• Previous data center/mission-critical experience in an architectural/engineering or consulting firm is desired.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Uptime Topology standards, ASHRAE TC 9.9, and ISO standards (PUE, CUE, WUE).
• Familiarity with Newforma Project Center and/or ProjectWise Document Management Software.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Strong motivation and professional initiative.
• Focus on client outcomes and industry trends.
• Time management and ability to work under deadlines.
• Charisma and drive for business development and client relations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, and a retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) fostering inclusion and support.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location:

• General range: $110,950 – $206,050
• New Jersey: $95,000 – $198,125

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.