Mission Critical Due Diligence and Planning Project Manager

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Paid time away

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Mission Critical Due Diligence and Planning Project Manager in Denver. This role requires managing diverse project teams and ensuring successful project delivery for data center initiatives. You will plan all aspects of projects, control budgets, and maintain client relations. Ideal candidates should have 7 years of experience in project management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and excellent organizational skills. Join us as we build remarkable data center projects that impact communities positively.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage due diligence and front-end planning projects for data centers.
• Manage and lead multi-disciplinary project teams for successful delivery.
• Travel 10‑30% to project sites and client meetings.
• Control project scope, budget, and schedule to meet client expectations.
• Coordinate with business group managers and marketing teams for proposals and interviews.
• Develop project scope, schedules, and budgets during pursuits and early design phases.
• Coordinate workload and ensure timely completion of design documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication (written and verbal)

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (preferred)

Job description

Mission Critical Due Diligence and Planning Project Manager

Join to apply for the Mission Critical Due Diligence and Planning Project Manager role at HDR

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 project manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of front end due diligence and planning for data center projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission critical projects ranging from site selection due diligence to master/campus planning and pre‑design site development activities. This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest‑growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry. In addition to managing and delivering projects (which is the primary focus of this role), the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience, and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand upon HDR’s reputation within these markets. This individual will manage multi‑disciplinary planning and design teams from project conception to completion. Keen focus on organizational skills and follow‑through are required to be successful in this role. This person will work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers as well as our global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of due diligence and front‑end planning projects for data centers, with potential to work in semiconductor, industrial, and infrastructure projects as well. Role will also directly support client Program Management team on large‑scale projects.
• Manage and 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 if needed.
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule.
• Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.
• Forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.
• Promote HDR through regular client interface.
• Mission Critical staff recruiting working closely with the Business Group Manager.
• Create vital 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.
• Actively participate in project pursuits and develop project scope.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff of architects and/or engineers.
• 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 documents in conjunction with multidisciplinary 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.
• Facilitate and 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.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, and possess excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• 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 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.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Primary Location

United States‑Nebraska‑Omaha

Other Locations

United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix, United States‑Texas‑Round Rock, United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑Minnesota‑Minneapolis, United States‑Texas‑Austin, United States‑Texas‑San Antonio, United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City, United States‑Colorado‑Denver, United States‑Alabama‑Mobile, United States‑Illinois‑Chicago

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Program Management

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 and conviction records.