Federal Project Manager

HDR is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team. This individual will work closely with project teams to deliver high‑quality engineering projects for U.S. Government clients across multiple agencies located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and South Korea.

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across various Department of Defense (DoD) projects throughout the Southwestern United States.
• Oversee all phases of project development—from planning and design through construction support—ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and review scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules; track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate internal design activities and manage external subconsultants to meet project objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Supervise and mentor multiple project teams across geographies; ensure coordination of deliverables and consistent communication between team members.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss productivity, workload distribution, and quality control.
• Collaborate with HDR leadership to monitor regional project workload and resource needs.
• Remain current with changes to applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, and incorporate those into project deliverables.
• Conduct quality control reviews and perform project engineering duties as necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Experience managing projects for Federal clients
• Experience managing design‑build projects
• Interest in advancing digital delivery and AI‑supported workflows in infrastructure projects
• Strong track record of excellent client service and receiving strong CPARS ratings
• Willingness to travel, including overnight trips
• Commitment to HDR’s core values of quality work and continuous improvement
• This position is subject to a governmental background check

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years of related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years in project management
• Requires a professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short and long‑term disability; life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Compensation: $ - $ annually (California) depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Folsom
Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-San Diego
Industry: Federal
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Federal Project Management
Job Posting: May 8, 2026

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.