Mission Critical Due Diligence and Planning Project Manager

HDR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager (Data Center due diligence and planning) to lead front-end planning for data center, semiconductor, and infrastructure projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee scope, schedule and budget, and develop new client opportunities across HDR's global base.

The role requires strong PM skills, engineering or architectural background, and a drive to grow HDR’s client network while delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• 2 years project management experience
• Ability to interact with design teams and communicate clearly
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all due diligence and front-end planning for Data Centers
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure delivery and client satisfaction
• Forecast, invoicing and contract management
• Coordinate work across offices and with clients
• Contribute to proposals including scope, schedule and budget
• Represent HDR in client interviews and presentations

Skills

Project management

Client development

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

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 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 delivery 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.

In the role of Project Manager (Data Center due diligence and planning), we’ll count on you to:

• 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
• 10-30% Travel 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 participates in project pursuits and developing 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 document 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
• Facilitates/participates 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 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Denver, Chicago, or Minneapolis}: $122,455 - $174,350 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-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Program Management Job Posting:Sep 14, 2026

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