Facilities 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. HDR is consistently ranked by ENR as one of the top design firms in America. Our New York/New Jersey Area is seeking an Engineer with project management experience to join our nationally ranked team.

This project management position will support the planning, design and construction of site development and industrial facility projects. The projects will be primarily located in the Greater New York City Area but may also be located in central or upstate NY or other parts of the Northeast. The candidate will manage multi-discipline project teams, work with national technical experts, maintain client satisfaction and support marketing efforts.

The role includes pursuing and securing new work from existing and potential clients, coordinating work of professional staff and subconsultants, performing engineering tasks, coordinating with clients, and participating in industry associations. Leadership experience in taking a project from planning through design, construction and operations is expected.

Individuals who succeed in this position are comfortable communicating with clients, self-motivated, versatile, able to engage in a variety of tasks, manage time effectively, and demonstrate excellent technical writing and visualization skills.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams through the project lifecycle (development to close-out).
• Manage all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project lifecycle and ensure deliverables meet schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and align work with budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 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 strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Commitment to active participation in HDR s employee-owned culture
• Preferred: 11+ years related experience and 5 years project management experience
• Experience on projects for public and private clients (examples: DSNY, National Grid, NYCDEP, NYCEDC, NYCDDC)
• New York State Professional Engineering license (preferred)
• MS Office and MS Project proficiency
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Local candidates are preferred

HDR is our company. 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.

Primary

Location:

United States - New York - New York

Industry: Waste

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Posted:
Sep 23, 2025

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.

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