Project Manager

Overview 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? Watch Our Story: 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. Responsibilities Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff Coordinate workload through entire project development, and ensure completion of documents 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 schedule Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities in collaboration with market sector leadership including client prospecting, meeting coordination, events and conferences, client follow-up, and ongoing relationship support to drive repeat work and expand existing accounts. Contribute to pursuit strategy and proposal development, partnering with technical teams, marketing, and leadership to craft compelling win themes, qualifications, and tailored project approaches aligned with client needs. Collaborate with leadership team to develop, support, manage and lead client management and business development strategies, integrating efforts across market sectors and geographies Identify and drive early-stage opportunities through capture planning, competitive analysis, and development of winning pursuit strategies Coordinate teaming approaches, evaluating, and partnering with sub-consultants and aligning internal stakeholders Lead and develop RFP/Qs, Task Orders, and on-call pursuit execution, including proposal readiness, serving as pursuit leader for key AE IDIQs, and improving win rates through post-pursuit analysis Strengthen client relationships and market intelligence by conducting research, sharing insights, and aligning strategies with leadership, client managers, and project teams Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications A license/certification related to the Architecture, Engineering or Construction Industry PMP certification Experience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects Local candidates preferred 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 Primary Location United States - New Jersey - Pennington Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Posting Jul 1, 2026 Equal Employment Opportunity At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr