Engineering Project Manager - Aerospace

HDR; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 116,480 - 199,680; Full time

Job summary

HDR Project Manager Engineering – Aerospace seeks an experienced leader to oversee aerospace programs in the Mid-Atlantic, directing multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle from inception to close-out. Primary location is Arlington, VA with additional sites across DC/MD/VA.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, 7+ years in related roles (including 2+ years in PM), and a PE license; MS Office and MS Project proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Seven+ years of related experience, including at least two in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the position location (PE).
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services focused on the Mid-Atlantic aerospace market.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams from development through close-out.
• Manage all aspects of complex small-to-medium projects or large programs.
• Coordinate staffing and workload to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings across marketing, design, and production.
• Monitor budgets and schedule, and perform QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Client relations

PMP (preferred)

MS Project

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

PE license

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.