Building Engineering Project Manager

HDR; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 115,010 - 164,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Building Engineering Project Manager to oversee project lifecycle from initiation to close-out. You will manage small to medium projects, maintain client relations, and conduct financial tracking. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a minimum of 7 years experience, and a PMP certification. This position is full-time and located in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience required.
• Professional engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of project teams.
• Establish and maintain client relations.
• Track financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

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

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 directly supports technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

Building Engineering Project Manager

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

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out)
• Be 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 the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within the 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

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Due to client contract requirements, U.S. naturalized citizenship (foreign‑born) is required

Location

Primary Location: United States‑Virginia‑Arlington

Other Locations: United States‑Virginia‑Glen Allen, United States‑Virginia‑Vienna, United States‑Maryland‑Fulton

Compensation

Fulton, MD: $115,010 – $164,300 (depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location). (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles may be eligible for limited benefits.)

Employment Type

Full‑time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.