Engineering Project Manager

HGA•Washington, DC

About The Position

Engineering Project Manager – National Engineering Team at HGA! HGA, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to join our ever growing national engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader with deep experience in engineering design and construction who is passionate about innovation, sustainability, and high‑performance buildings. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable design. Our teams are actively researching and developing strategies that move beyond net‑zero energy toward net‑positive performance—creating buildings that contribute positively to health, safety, and environmental resources. As demand grows for sustainable, data‑driven, high‑performance environments, you’ll play a key role in shaping solutions that benefit clients, communities, and the industry at large. At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week. Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering or Engineering
Minimum of 15 years experience required; at least 5 years experience designing engineering systems
Knowledge of current technology, IES, LEED and ASHRAE guidelines and all applicable codes, (city, state, federal)
Working knowledge of building engineering systems
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites
Proficiency in AutoCAD and working knowledge of Revit are essential

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary project teams across multiple office locations.
Build and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
Guide engineering design efforts from concept through construction.
Collaborate closely with industry-leading experts in architecture, sustainability, and design innovation.
Advance HGA’s mission of delivering design excellence and forward‑thinking solutions.
Collaborates with Principal in evaluation of project requirements and helps to negotiate an acceptable owner-architect agreement including the fee and time schedule.
Develops discipline cost and work-hour budgets for each project and monitors project costs, completion status against budget schedules/timelines.
Oversees all correspondence and pertinent documents, making sure they are accurate, signs or obtains signatures and seeks legal counsel as appropriate.
Coordinates review and evaluation of contractor bids and works with Principal so that award recommendation can be submitted to owner.
Provides day-to-day leadership in the absence of and as delegated by the Principal and/or Practice Group Leader keeping lines of communication open with all office management leaders and assists with preparation of client billings prior to submittal for signature.
Collaborates with Practice Group Leader as requested in the marketing of projects including development of proposals and possible participation in client interviews.
Write scopes of work for engineering design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owner and design teams.
Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
Mange the production of engineering sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as layout of engineering equipment.
Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for engineering systems and review contractor cost estimates.
Prepare addendum and change orders. Initiate additional service requests for submittal to client.
Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction processes and delivery methods. Such as LEAN, IPD and design build contracts.
Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for questions.