Mission Critical Due Diligence and Planning Project Manager

Job Summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in client development and front-end due diligence and planning for data center projects. The role involves managing and delivering projects, developing and securing work from a robust global client base, and expanding HDR’s reputation in TMT markets.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will manage and lead multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction. They will also work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers and the global TMT client management team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of due diligence and front-end planning projects for Data Centers, potentially extending to Semiconductor, Industrial, and Infrastructure projects.
• Manage and lead multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of engineers, scientists, and specialists to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule, ensuring product deliverables meet quality standards.
• Forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.
• Promote HDR through regular client interface.
• Mission Critical staff recruiting, working closely with the Business Group Manager.
• Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead HDR at interview presentations.
• Work cooperatively with local office leads, other business group leads, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance.
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with multidisciplinary staff.
• Coordinate workload through entire project development and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure work is completed within agreed-upon schedule.
• Facilitate/participate in project reviews in collaboration with Accounting and technical team management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Professional Engineer or Licensed Project Management Professional certification.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Keen focus on organizational skills and follow-through.
• Ability to interact with various design teams.
• Experience in managing and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience in forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.
• Experience in promoting HDR through regular client interface.
• Experience in Mission Critical staff recruiting and proposal creation.
• Experience in leading HDR at interview presentations.
• Experience in working cooperatively with local office leads, other business group leads, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Experience in participating in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance.
• Experience in conducting work sessions for design development and contract document coordination.
• Experience in tracking financial aspects of projects, coordinating and adjusting work effort with team to ensure work is completed within agreed-upon schedule.
• Experience in facilitating/participating in project reviews in collaboration with Accounting and technical team management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Professional Engineer or Licensed Project Management Professional certification.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. For Denver, Chicago, or Minneapolis locations, the range is $122,455 - $174,350.

Schedule

Full-time.

Employee Status

Regular.

Business Class

Program Management.

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha.

Other Locations

• United States-Arizona-Phoenix
• United States-Texas-Round Rock
• United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
• United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
• United States-Texas-Austin
• United States-Texas-San Antonio
• United States-Iowa-Des Moines
• United States-Missouri-Kansas City
• United States-Colorado-Denver
• United States-Alabama-Mobile
• United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry

Building Engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.