Engineering Project Manager - Aerospace

HDR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 139,776 - 199,680; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager Engineering – Aerospace to lead aerospace projects in the Mid-Atlantic from Arlington, VA. You will direct multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, manage budgets, schedules, and client relations, and support marketing and design reviews.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 7+ years of related experience (2+ in PM), PE license, PMP, and strong MS Office/MS Project skills, with a focus on governance and QA/QC in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years related experience, including at least 2 years in project management.
• PE or P.Eng license recognized in the position's location.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services focused on the Mid-Atlantic area’s growing aerospace market sector.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams from development through close-out.
• Manage 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 participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project lifecycle to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

PE license (Professional Engineer)

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager Engineering – Aerospace

This role involves managing aerospace engineering projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services focused on the Mid-Atlantic area’s growing aerospace market sector.
• Direct and coordinate single or multidisciplinary teams from development through close-out.
• Manage 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 participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project lifecycle to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful management of aerospace client projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Master’s degree.
• PMP certification.
• Interest in digital delivery and AI‑supported workflows in infrastructure projects.
• Preference for candidates residing in the Mid‑Atlantic Area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location of the position (PE or P.Eng).
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to our employee‑owned culture.
• US naturalized citizenship required.

Compensation range (full‑time positions): Washington, DC: $139,776 - $199,680; Fulton, MD: $128,128 - $183,040; Arlington, VA: $139,776 - $199,680; Glen Allen, VA: $116,480 - $166,400; Virginia Beach, VA: $116,480 - $166,400.

Primary location: United States - Virginia - Arlington. Other locations: Georgia – Glen Allen, Virginia – Vienna, Virginia Beach; Maryland – Fulton.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.