Mission Critical Due Diligence and Planning Project Manager

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 122,455 - 174,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Project Manager specializing in data center due diligence and planning in Austin, Texas. The role involves managing planning and design teams, controlling project budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 7 years of experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. HDR offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, employee-owned culture across multiple locations, including Austin.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience is needed.
• Ability to interact with various design teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of due diligence and front-end planning for data centers.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

HDR is looking for a Project Manager (Data Center due diligence and planning) to lead front‑end due diligence and planning projects across data center, semiconductor, industrial, and infrastructure initiatives. The role requires managing multi‑disciplinary planning and design teams, driving project delivery, and securing work from a global client base.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of due diligence and front-end planning for data centers.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of engineers, scientists, and specialists to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Travel 10‑30% to project sites and client meetings, including international as needed.
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule.
• Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.
• Handle forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.
• Promote HDR through regular client interface.
• Recruit mission‑critical staff in coordination with the Business Group Manager.
• Create proposal content including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead HDR at interview presentations.
• Work cooperatively with local office leads, other business group leads, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Participate in project pursuits and develop project scope.
• Coordinate work of professional staff of Architects and/or Engineers independently.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract documents with multidisciplinary staff.
• Coordinate workload throughout the project development lifecycle and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to stay within agreed parameters.
• Facilitate or participate in project reviews in collaboration with Accounting and technical team management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Professional Engineer or Licensed Project Management Professional.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to interact with various design teams.
• Commitment to participating in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Locations

Primary location: Omaha, Nebraska. Other locations: Phoenix, AZ; Round Rock, TX; Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; Des Moines, IA; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; Mobile, AL; Chicago, IL.

Compensation

Expected compensation range for this position: $122,455 – $174,350.

EEO Statement

At HDR we are committed to the principles of employment equity. HDR is an affirmatively action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.