Aviation Project Manager

Aviation Project Manager

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? 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.

If directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and leading project staff is what you aspire to do, HDR is looking for you! As an Aviation Project Manager, you will partner with local area leadership and our national aviation experts on the pursuit and delivery of aviation projects and managing project staff.

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to join our Aviation program. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Will act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects.
• 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 be responsible for managing staffing and workload through the entire project's development to complete documents on schedule.
• 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 as established by strategic plans.
• Will typically supervise project staffs and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous construction experience a plus
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Result Driven
• Self Development
• Customer Focus
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Required Qualifications

• 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

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.