Wisconsin Data Center Lead

Job Overview

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to serve as our Wisconsin Data Center Lead in the Madison, WI office whose experience focuses 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 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 Area and Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers as well as our global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

• Collaborate on development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality and production methods and standards.
• Manage and lead project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Control project budget, scope and schedule.
• Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.
• Forecast, invoice and manage contracts.
• Promote HDR through regular client interface.
• Recruit mission critical staff in coordination with the Business Group Manager.
• Create proposal content including scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead HDR at interview presentations.
• Work cooperatively with local office principals, other business group leads, technical directors and marketing managers.
• Other technical/managerial tasks as assigned.
• Travel 10‑20% to project sites, including international if needed, and maintain a flexible schedule.

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
• PMP Certification
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access a plus)
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM
  360 Docs, BIM
  360 Field and Bluebeam
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Relationships and experience with mission critical and/or data center facilities clients.
• Advanced leadership, mentoring and client relationship building skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Full‑time, regular employee