Aviation Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee ownership

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, a leading engineering and architecture firm, seeks an aviation project manager in Bellevue, WA to oversee multi‑discipline airport projects from design through construction. You will market, plan, direct and monitor all technical work, lead design teams, review deliverables and mentor staff.

The role requires strong leadership, client relations, QA/QC, and coordination with regulatory agencies. HDR offers an employee‑owned culture, a comprehensive benefits package and significant growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience and 5+ years project management.
• PE license and proficiency with MS Office/MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring multi‑discipline airport projects.
• Lead design and construction phases; mentor staff and review deliverables.
• Staff development, project production, quality control, and financial management.
• Develop proposals, participate in client presentations, and manage client relations.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and oversee QA/QC procedures.
• Lead health and safety program and coordinate with HDR teams nationwide.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

About HDR

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for an aviation project manager with extensive airport engineering and construction experience. Primary duties will include marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi‑discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity.

This position will manage both design‑phase and construction‑phase services for a wide variety of projects at commercial airports. The ability to lead a design team, review and check their deliverables, and mentor staff is essential to success in this position.

Key responsibilities include staff development, project production, quality control, design, construction management, financial management, and marketing. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in the management and development of multi‑discipline teams. The project manager should also develop strong production capabilities with Task Managers and discipline leads locally and in offices across HDR’s organization. Strong communication, listening, and leadership skills are a must. Additional responsibilities include:

• Serving as the client manager for selected key clients within the area and being active and visible in the industry.
• Establishing client relations and being involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Overseeing interdisciplinary teams and providing review and guidance during development of project deliverables including plans, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and construction safety.
• Developing and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews and client presentations as applicable.
• Managing services during construction efforts on active construction projects including the review of submittals and RFIs as needed.
• Implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on construction projects to assist in resolving unforeseen site conditions or other issues encountered during construction as needed.
• Coordinating projects with regulatory agencies and serving as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Leading the implementation of HDR’s Health and Safety program on projects.
• Instructing, mentoring, and assisting junior staff in their career development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years of project management experience
• PE license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 12 years of experience in civil engineering and design team management, specifically related to aviation market sector.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards.
• Experience working in and leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Local candidates preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for, it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Benefits

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.

Salary

{Bellevue/Seattle/Everett - $155,736 - $222,480} {Olympia}: $129,780 - $185,400 {Spokane}: $123,291 - $176,130

Locations

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle

Industry

Aviation

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Nov 25, 2025