Project Delivery Lead

HDR · Columbus, OH · Yesterday

On-siteConsulting$217k/yrFull-time

HDR is an employee-owned engineering, architecture, and consulting firm. This role leads project delivery for the Water Business Group across eight offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Delaware (Pittsburgh, Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting, Bethlehem, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati). The Project Delivery Leader reports to the Area WBG Manager and serves as Principal‑In‑Charge, Client Manager, or Senior Project Manager on critical projects, while mentoring staff, overseeing quality, and driving collaborative‑delivery strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop project management skills for staff across all Area offices
Provide project management team organization and leadership for projects across Area offices
Perform project reviews focusing on delivery oversight, financials, schedule, quality, project staffing, and risk mitigation
Oversee and coordinate with project managers, project coordinators, Area Quality Manager, Area project controls team, and Area Digital Delivery Lead
Partner with the Area WBG Professional Services Leader on quality management and training
Coordinate with professional services leader and business class leads on technical staff assignments and workshare management with HDR Areas outside Pennsylvania‑Ohio‑West Virginia‑Delaware
Perform delegated matrix of authority (MOA) responsibilities from the BGM
Support Area project management processes to remove barriers to execution
Actively participate in recruiting efforts for the Area WBG program
Support Collaborative Delivery and Owner Advisor projects and opportunities:
- Sustain and grow trusted contractor and client relationships
- Build and maintain toolkit of best practices and lessons learned
- Lead overall Area collaborative delivery and owner advisor strategy with market sector leadership and national directors
- Coordinate inside HDR via matrix alignment at all levels
- Represent HDR in collaborative delivery industry associations
- Provide quality assurance oversight during project execution

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, planning, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of industry experience
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program/project pursuits
Experienced in overall staff development including recruiting, career path, and professional growth
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and active participation in the employee‑owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

15 years progressive experience solving client issues in water, wastewater, water resource management, and federal water regulatory, planning, and design practice
History of successful project and/or program management with focus on technical delivery and project leadership
Demonstrated success cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects
Passion for staff mentoring and development, especially project and design managers
Success in initiating and managing growth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team‑first collaborative attitude
Self‑motivated, requiring minimal oversight
Well‑organized with multi‑tasking skills
Able to work under and meet tight deadlines
Well‑developed analytical and organizational skills
Ability to interact positively and proactively with design and construction teams
Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and/or Delaware PE (ability to obtain the others by comity within 6 months of hire is acceptable)

Benefits

Comprehensive package for full‑time regular positions (temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits) including: medical, dental, vision, 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. Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) with executive sponsors foster inclusion and belonging.

Pay

Ohio pay transparency range: $152,040 – $217,200 annually. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full‑time, regular employee status.

Locations

Primary: Pittsburgh, PA. Additional offices: Cincinnati, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Mechanicsburg, PA; Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Industry: Water | Business Class: Water Treatment | Posted: Oct 19, 2026