Senior Aviation Project Manager

HDR•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

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 we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. HDR is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation program in North Texas. The primary duties will include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and involving managing project staff. Will act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the North Texas market Will work with HDR’s North Texas Area leadership, the Texas Aviation Lead, and the North Texas Region Aviation Lead on pursuits and delivery of projects in North Texas Airports and the State of Texas. Primary focus will be on medium to large Commercial Airports Will be responsible for managing staffing and workload through project development completing project on time and within budget Will be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently and will establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings Will conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines Will also work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews Will also be responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel Will typically supervise project staff and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and involving managing project staff.
Act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the North Texas market
Work with HDR’s North Texas Area leadership, the Texas Aviation Lead, and the North Texas Region Aviation Lead on pursuits and delivery of projects in North Texas Airports and the State of Texas.
Responsible for managing staffing and workload through project development completing project on time and within budget
Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently and will establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines
Work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews
Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel
Supervise project staff and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members
Other duties as assigned