Civic Architecture Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Civic Project Manager in Austin to grow and develop our Civic architecture practice in the surrounding area.

The role involves directing and coordinating multi‑discipline teams through the full project lifecycle, from development to close‑out, and growing client relationships within the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, at least 7 years of related experience, and a minimum of 2 years in project management with registered

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• Must be able to lead a team on projects.
• Experience with project management software and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams through project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain client relations and participate in meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload to ensure on‑time deliverables.
• Track financial aspects and keep projects within budget.
• Travel to client/project sites as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Budget management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The primary responsibilities of the Civic Project Manager is to grow and develop the Civic architecture practice in Austin and the surrounding area.

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 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
• Frequent and/or ongoing travel to client/project sites on an as needed basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• PMP certification

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