Architecture Project Manager - Science

HDR; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer~

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Architecture Project Manager - Science in San Francisco to lead multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of complex architectural work for scientific facilities.

You will coordinate staffing, engage with clients, and manage deliverables while applying QA/QC procedures and maintaining our employee-owned culture throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum 2 years project management.
• Registered Architect.
• Must be able to lead a team on projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Good planning and mentoring skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (development to close-out).
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the project life cycle and ensure deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and ensure budget and schedule adherence.
• Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Planning

Active employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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 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 architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In the role of Architecture Project Manager - Science, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables 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 budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• PMP certification
• US Citizen preferred due to Federal Project Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Good planning and mentoring 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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
• tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,145.00 - $207,350.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-San Francisco

Other Locations: United States-California-Folsom

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: EdSciSport ARC

Job Posting: Jun 4, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.