Project Manager - Building Engineering

Overview

Join HDR as a Project Manager - Building Engineering . HDR is looking for a project manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of large, complex projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering Healthcare, Civic, Sports, Transportation, Aerospace, and/or Commercial Real Estate projects from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support and commissioning. In addition to managing and delivering projects, the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand HDR’s reputation within these markets. This individual will manage multi-disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion. Keen focus on organizational skills and follow-through are required to be successful in this role. This person will work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers as well as our global client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Travel to project sites (approximately 50% local travel; some international travel as needed)
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule
• Forecasting, Invoicing and contract management
• Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule and budget
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma, Procore, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, and Bluebeam
• Demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• PMP certification
• Masters degree
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Availability to frequently travel locally to project locations (approximately 50%); some international travel as needed
• Active in area industry associations
• Healthcare, Science and Technology, Data Center facilities, Aviation and other mass transportation facilities, and/or Aerospace experience
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 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 is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Location and Details

• Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City
• Other Locations: United States-Missouri-St Louis; United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry and Schedule

• Industry: Building Engineering
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, see