Project Manager - Building Engineering Services

HDR•Omaha, NE

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Project Manager in its Building Engineering Services Group to lead delivery and technical excellence for large, complex building engineering projects. The role may involve projects in healthcare, civic, sports, transportation, aerospace, and commercial real estate, spanning upfront planning and pre-design through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. Project delivery and management are the primary focus, alongside supporting engineering production of design drawings, calculations, and specifications. The successful candidate will also help develop and secure work from HDR’s global client base and strengthen the company’s reputation in these markets. The Project Manager manages multidisciplinary design teams from project conception through completion. Strong organization and follow-through are essential. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Seven years of related experience, including at least two years of project management experience.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location, such as a PE or P.Eng. license.
Experience with MS Office and MS Project.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Strong organizational, project management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with various design teams.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
PMP certification.
Interest in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate single- or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, from development and initiation through close-out.
Manage all aspects of complex small-to-medium projects or routine larger projects.
Engineer, produce, and coordinate several small-to-medium projects concurrently.
Establish and maintain client relationships and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
Conduct work sessions with staff and stakeholders to develop deliverables.
Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project lifecycle and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
Track project finances and coordinate or adjust team effort to meet agreed budget and schedule parameters.
Work with Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership on periodic project reviews.
Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Perform other duties as needed.
Support engineering production of design drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Develop and secure work from clients and contribute to HDR’s reputation in relevant markets.