Building Engineering Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Building Engineering Project Manager in the United States, Arlington area, to lead cross‑functional teams through the full project lifecycle. The role emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, and an active employee-owned culture.

You will manage complex projects, coordinate scheduling and budgets, and work with design teams and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality infrastructure solutions. HDR values innovation and integrity in every engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and strong communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• 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 with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, ensuring deliverables meet budget and schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to meet budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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?

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.

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.

In the role of Building Engineering Project Manager, 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

• PMP certification

Due to client contract requirements, US citizenship or US naturalized citizenship (foreign-born) is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• 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.

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affir

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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