Senior Project Manager

HDR; Vancouver; In loco; CAD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams on data centre and mission critical projects. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget, while engaging with clients, marketing, and design teams to ensure approvals and successful delivery.

The role requires extensive project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with municipalities and stakeholders across various phases of complex facilities.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Able to interact with design teams and communicate effectively.

Mansioni

• Plan, direct and manage all aspects of multi-disciplinary teams on data centre and related projects through schematic, design development, permitting, and construction phases.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Develop and implement project work plans defining scope, resources, schedule, and budget.
• Engage resources and maintain project team composition throughout the project.
• Direct and coordinate work of all professional staff and sub-consultants.
• Communicate with project stakeholders and interface with authorities having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with standards and approvals.

Conoscenze

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Strumenti

MS Project

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Plan, direct and manage all aspects of the work of multi-disciplinary teams on small, medium and large data centre and mission critical facility projects through the schematic, design development, permitting, and construction contract support phase of each project; projects may also be healthcare, laboratory, and/or higher education projects
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Develop, seek approval for and implement project work plans defining the scope, resources, schedule, and budget necessary to meet the needs of each project
• Engage resources and maintain the necessary project team composition throughout the project
• Direct and coordinate work of all professional staff and sub-consultants
• Communicate effectively, meaningfully and frequently with project stakeholders
• Interface closely with local municipalities and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure designs conform to with standards/codes and gain necessary approvals
• Prepare and conduct multi-stakeholder work sessions/presentations, charrettes, consultations, design reviews etc. as needed
• Contribute to preparation and review of reports, design drawings and technical specificationsr
• Implement QA/QC procedures for all work product
• Coordinate workload through entire project development and ensure completion of tasks on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work efforts of the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of approved budgets
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Manage several work assignments/projects concurrently
• Travel to and attend various external site locations and offices to participate in inspections, meetings, etc.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and corporate policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm providing services to client markets with complex and involved project approvals and implementation processes
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• Strong computer skills and experience using the Microsoft Office suite
• PMP certification would be an asset
• Additional assets include: functional familiarity with Bluebeam, MS Project

Further, the position requires:

• Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures
• Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, 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.
Our Commitment
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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.
HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Program Management

Job Posting

Oct 16, 2026

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