Senior 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. 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?

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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 senior project manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of building engineering projects, specifically data center and mission critical facilities. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission critical projects ranging from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detailed design, construction support and commissioning. 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 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. 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 Arizona/New Mexico Building Engineering Services Business Group Manager as well as our global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices may be required.

In the role of Senior Building Engineering Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

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.

Manage and lead project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction

Travel to project sites, as required

Control project budget, scope, and schedule

Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards

Forecasting, invoicing, and contract management

Promote HDR through regular client interface

Mission Critical staff recruiting working closely with the Business Group Manager and global TMT team

Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule, and budget

Lead HDR at interview presentations

Work cooperatively with local office leads, other business group leads, technical directors, and marketing managers.

Other technical / managerial tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Relationships and Experience with Mission Critical and/or Data Center Facilities clients and their needs.

Advanced leadership and mentoring ability

Advanced client relationship building skills

Strong public speaking / presentation skills

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field

10 years related experience

A minimum of 5 years of project management experience

Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software

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

What We Believe

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.

Primary Location
United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

BusinessClass : Program Management

Job Posting
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affiramtive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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