Federal Project Manager Engineering

HDR; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Federal Project Manager Engineering to join their team in Anchorage, Alaska. This role involves managing programs for DoD and other federal agencies, ensuring project scope, schedule, and profit are met.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 7 years of related experience, including project management, along with professional engineering licensure. Strong leadership skills and familiarity with financial tracking in complex projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 position offered.
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Track financial aspects of projects and ensure work is completed within budget and schedule.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Understanding FAR requirements

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

We are looking for a Federal Project Manager Engineering to manage programs or projects for DoD (Military Clients) and other Federal Agencies as an integral member of the HDR Washington Federal Team. Customers include NAVFAC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Air Force (USAF), National Guard Bureau (NGB) and other military and federal agencies across all facets of the US Government. Type of projects vary from design of Barracks/Dorms, Family Housing, tactical facilities, wastewater treatment, water lines, water resources, fuel tanks, airfield paving work, DD1391 preparation, and a variety of military planning studies. The Project Manager will lead and manage teams to execute the planning, design and construction support activities throughout the life of projects. The Project Manager will be fully responsible for achieving the scope, schedule, and profit for each assigned project to meet both client and company expectations. The candidate must develop and establish client relationships and be involved in the marketing, proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution & close-out.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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
• This position is subject to a governmental background check

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, LEED AP, LEED BD+C
• Experience with NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEC, NGB, OR DoD/DoW agencies
• US Citizen with the ability to pass a background check to obtain a DoD common Card (CAC)
• Understanding and prior work using FAR requirements
• Experience delivering Federal Design Projects
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person

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.

Primary Location: United States-Alaska-Anchorage

Industry: Federal

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Federal Project Management

Job Posting: May 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.