Data Center Project Manager *

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,950 - 206,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time away and holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is actively seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and ensure successful project delivery in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of data center projects and experience in client development.

This role involves mentoring teams, establishing client relations, and managing project scope, budget, and schedules. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with a strong client-focused mindset and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in site programming, project planning, design, construction or commissioning.
• 7 years related experience with a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Strong desire to stay current with trends in the mission-critical industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary design teams from conception to completion.
• Develop and secure work from a robust global client base.
• Coordinate design teams and manage workload through project development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Newforma Project Center

ProjectWise Document Management Software

Job description

Data Center Project Manager

HDR is currently seeking a Data Center Project Manager to join one of the largest, fastest-growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry.

Preferred Locations

• Atlanta
• Austin
• Bellevue
• Boise
• Charlotte
• Chicago
• Columbus
• Dallas
• Denver
• Houston
• Kansas City
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles
• Minneapolis
• Newark
• New York
• Omaha
• Orlando
• Pennington
• Phoenix
• Pittsburgh
• Portland
• Raleigh
• Sacramento/Folsom
• Salt Lake City
• San Antonio
• Walnut Creek
• London
• Manchester
• Glasgow

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for a project manager with experience in client development and delivery of data center projects. The candidate should have a proven record of successfully delivering data center and mission‑critical projects from upfront planning and pre‑design through detail design, construction support, and commissioning. This role also requires the ability to develop and secure work from a robust global client base, expanding HDR’s reputation within these markets. Responsibilities include managing multi‑disciplinary design teams from conception to completion, ensuring organizational focus and follow‑through, and collaborating closely with Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers and the global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Additional Duties

• Mentoring/Managing:
  • Help grow a collaborative team that promotes career growth, high‑quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and mutual support.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and manage workload through project development to completion.
  • Mentor, organize, and facilitate staff growth and mission‑critical staff recruiting and retention.
• Marketing:
  • Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings.
  • Assist Marketing and Business Development groups in developing fee proposals and scope of work documents.
  • Promote HDR through regular client interface.
  • Collaborate on development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards to achieve business group, regional, and company objectives.
• Technical:
  • Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Manage and lead project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Control project quality, schedule, scope, and budget.
  • Handle forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.
  • Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Assist HDR in interview preparation, presentations, and interview preparation.
  • Work cooperatively with local office leads, other business groups, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Travel: Some travel to job sites or other HDR offices may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in site programming, project planning, design, construction and/or commissioning.
• Previous data center/mission‑critical experience at an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is desired.
• Strong desire to stay current with trends in the fast‑paced mission‑critical industry.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Working knowledge of Uptime Topology standards, ASHRAE TC 9.9, and ISO standards regarding PUE, CUE, and WUE.
• Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or ProjectWise Document Management Software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong motivation and professional initiative.
• Client‑focused mindset.
• Working knowledge of current industry standards.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills for handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short and long‑term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographic location: $110,950 – $206,050. (New Jersey: $95,000 – $198,125)

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.