Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Description 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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HDR is looking for a project manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects.  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 detail 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 additional to managing and delivery 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 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  the role of Project Manager (Data Center Projects), we'll count on you to:

Plan and manage all aspects of building engineering design projects;
Data Centers, Semiconductor, Industrial, Infrastructure.  Role will also directly support Senior Project Management team on large scale projects

Manage and lead project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction
10-20% Travel to project sites, including international if needed

Flexible work schedule to accommodate international project support

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 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

Actively participates in project pursuits and developing project scope

Independently coordinate work of professional staff of Architects and/or Engineers 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 multidisciplinary 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

Facilitates/participates in project reviews in collaboration with Accounting and technical team management.

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred…