Principal Project Manager

HDR · Vienna, VA · 1 mo ago

On-siteConsulting$172k–$246k/yrFull-time

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job—it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out).
Responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity, or number of staff.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
Work with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
Implement QA/QC procedures.
Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers.
Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.
PMP certification.
DBIA certification.
Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic Area (MD, VA, DC).

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short and long-term disability.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Employee referral bonus.
Tuition reimbursement.

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.

Pay

Washington, DC: $172,200 - $246,000
Baltimore, MD: $150,675 - $215,250
Fulton, MD: $157,850 - $225,500
Glen Allen, VA: $143,500 - $205,000
Newport News, VA: $143,500 - $205,000
Roanoke, VA: $136,325 - $194,750
Vienna, VA: $172,200 - $246,000
Virginia Beach, VA: $143,500 - $205,000

Schedule

Full-time, regular position.

Primary and other locations: United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Maryland-Fulton.