Project Delivery Lead (Building Engineering)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Delivery Lead in Building Engineering to direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams from development through close-out. You will manage complex projects, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain client relationships while overseeing budget and staffing across projects.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of related experience, and 5 years of project management expertise, with proficiency in MS Office, scheduling/estimating tools, and familiar software

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 10 years related experience; minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software and project management software.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Manage large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload to ensure deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Track financial aspects and adjust work effort to meet budget and schedule.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Primavera P6

SureTrak

Procore

Newforma

ACC/Forma

Google Drive/Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

Project Delivery Lead (Building Engineering) - ( 196281 )

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 believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Project Delivery Lead, we'll count on you to:

Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)

Be responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff

Produce and coordinate several 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

Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers

Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support

Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections

Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews

Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system

Implement, monitor and support company policy

Assist in the selection, training, development and management of Project Management and Administration personnel

Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication and listening skills

A license/certification

PMP certification

Good leadership and organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Familiar with Primavera P6 or SureTrak software preferred

Familiar with Procore, Newforma, ACC/Forma, GDrive/Google Suite software preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• 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.

Other Locations

United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Technical Design

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

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.