Project Manager - TMT

Building Engineering 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. 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.

HDR's Building Engineering Services Group is hiring a Project Manager for our Mobile, AL office to focus on client development and delivery of data center projects. This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry. In addition to the primary focus of 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 upon HDR's reputation within these markets. This individual will work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers as well as our global TMT client management team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multi-disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction
• Collaborate 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.
• Position requires 10-20% travel to project sites, including internationally if needed.
• Must be open to a flexible work schedule to accommodate international project support
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule
• Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards
• Forecasting, invoicing and contract management
• Promote HDR through regular client interface
• Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule and budget
• Lead HDR at interview presentations with clients
• Work cooperatively with local office leads, other business group leads, technical directors and marketing managers.
• Other technical / managerial tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Keen focus on organizational skills and follow-through skills
• Preference given to local candidates
• Owner's representative experience
• Working knowledge of industry standards and contracts
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, or Program Management
• Preference to candidates with PE or Architecture licensure
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, and Bluebeam

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.