Engineering Project Manager - Aerospace

HDR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for Aerospace to lead complex, multi-discipline projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. You will coordinate teams from development through close-out, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure QA/QC standards are met. This role requires a PE license and a bachelor's degree in engineering.

7+ years of related experience (2+ years PM), MS Office/MS Project proficiency, strong leadership, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience including at least 2 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by licensing board for the location.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services focused on the Aerospace market in the Mid-Atlantic area.
• Direct and coordinate work of multi-discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple projects with accountability for schedule and budget.
• Establish and maintain client relations and participate in design, production, and meetings.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and ensure deliverables meet contract requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Engineering Project Manager - Aerospace - ( 194102 )

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 Project Manager Engineering - Aerospace, we’ll count on you to:

• Provide project management services focused on the Mid-Atlantic area's growing Aerospace market sector, and other market sectors as needed
• 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

• Experience with the successful management of projects for Aerospace clients spanning a variety of sizes, complexities, and building typologies
• PMP certification
• Interest in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic Area

Due to client contract requirements, US naturalized citizenship is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Jul 6, 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.