TMT Project Manager

HDR•Birmingham, AL

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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) building design practices in the industry. This individual should have experience which focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. They should have a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission critical projects ranging from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support and commissioning. In addition to managing and delivering projects (which is the primary focus of this role), the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand upon HDR’s reputation within these markets. They will manage multi-disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion. They will also work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers as well as our global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required. HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) building engineering design practices in the industry. This individual should have experience which focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. They should have a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission critical projects ranging from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support and commissioning. In addition to managing and delivering projects (which is the primary focus of this role), the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand upon HDR’s reputation within these markets. They will manage multi-disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion. They will also work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers as well as our global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
7 years related experience
A minimum of 2 years project management experience
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in the areas of site programming, project planning, design, construction and/or commissioning
Previous Data Center/Mission Critical experience an architectural/engineering, or engineering consulting firm is desired
Strong desire to stay current with the trends of the fast-paced industry of mission critical
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
Working knowledge of the following standards: Uptime Topology standards, ASHRAE TC 9.9, and the ISO standards regarding PUE, CUE, and WUE.
Working knowledge of Newforma Project Center and/or ProjectWise Document Management Software
Excellent communication skills
Strongly motivated with demonstrated professional initiative
Focused on client outcomes
Working knowledge of current industry standards
Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
Local candidates are preferred

Responsibilities

Helping to grow a team that works together to create a collaborative environment that promotes career growth, the production of high-quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and acts as a safety net for each other.
Coordinating the work of multidiscipline design teams.
Mentoring, organizing, and facilitating the growth of staff.
Coordinating workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
Mission Critical staff recruiting and retention.
Establishing client relations, and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings.
Assisting Marketing and Business Development groups in developing fee proposals and scope of work documents.
Promoting HDR through regular client interface.
Collaborating on development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards, to achieve the established goals and objectives of the business group, region and company.
Ensuring product deliverables meet quality standards.
Managing and leading project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
Controlling project quality, schedule, scope, and budget.
Forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.
Creating vital proposal content including scope, schedule, and budget.
Assisting HDR in interview and interview preparation/presentations.
Working cooperatively with local office leads, other business groups, technical directors and marketing managers.
Performing other duties as needed.
Traveling to job sites or other HDR offices could be required. This would be communicated in advance to give adequate coordination time with project work and personal life.