Engineering Project Manager - Aerospace

HDR; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 128,128 - 199,680; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager Engineering – Aerospace to lead multidisciplinary aerospace programs in the Mid-Atlantic region, guiding projects from concept through close-out with a strong emphasis on schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain relationships with clients, and drive digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, a PE or equivalent, 7 years of related experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineer license (PE) recognized in the position location.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• US naturalized citizenship required.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

PE license

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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.