Senior Aviation Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Aviation

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. 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. 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. 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the North Texas market
• Working 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
• Managing staffing and workload through project development completing project on time and within budget
• Being involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently and establishing client relations and being involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conducting design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines
• Working 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
• Supervising project staff and acting as a mentor for less experienced staff members
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications:

• 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

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. Our Commitment 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.