Federal Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Federal Project Manager in Omaha, NE. This role requires coordinating all aspects of projects, managing staff, and maintaining client relations with exposure to marketing, contracts, design and production meetings.

You will ensure compliance with governing agencies and lead cross-functional design development sessions. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, at least 7 years of experience, and a minimum of 2 years in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• At least 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with multiple design teams and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine programs.
• Coordinate professional staff and balance team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Lead design development and contract document work sessions with staff.
• Coordinate workload and ensure documents meet schedules.
• Track financials and adjust efforts to stay within schedule.
• Work with Project Controller and Department Manager for reviews and with management as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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.

HDR is looking for a Federal Project Manager to join our Federal Business Group. This position is located in our Omaha, NE office.

In the role of Federal Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development
• Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
• Coordinate workload through entire project development, and ensure completion of documents 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 schedule
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification
• PMP certification

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affiantine Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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