Project Executive

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Executive to support transportation projects and lead the project delivery team through the full lifecycle, including procurement and execution. The role also supports strategic planning for the NY/NJ Transportation Manager and growth initiatives within the NY/NJ area.

As a key executive, you will mentor staff, coordinate with clients and subconsultants, and drive successful project outcomes while managing risk and maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and PE license required or recognized by the licensing board at the position location.
• 15 years related experience with minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Networking with clients and strategic partners to identify opportunities in design and construction management.
• Overseeing the project delivery team during design qualification and execution phases to manage risk.
• Coordinating design teams and subconsultants, including staffing and selection.
• Serving as executive liaison between the team and Client during execution.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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?
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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Position Description

The Project Executive will support one or more transportation projects to provide guidance and leadership to the project delivery team throughout the lifecycle of the project, including the procurement and execution phases. The Project Executive will play a key role in ensuring that a disciplined and effective approach is being implemented for transportation projects with the goal of delivering successful project outcomes, both internally and externally.

The Project Executive will also be responsible for supporting the NY/NJ Transportation Manager in the strategic planning and development of initiatives aimed at achieving growth and performance objectives established for the NY/NJ Area Manager.

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of the Project Executive relative to projects include:

• Networking with clients and strategic partners to identify upcoming opportunities in both design and construction management.
• Evaluating potential opportunities and determining appropriate courses of action, including performance go / no go analysis and evaluation of alternative positioning, such as serving as Owner’s representative, etc.
• Coordinating the development of design teams, including key staff designation and selection of key subconsultants / teaming partners.
• Overseeing the project delivery team during the Statement of Qualifications and Technical Proposal development phases to implement effective and appropriate measures necessary to develop a competitive, high quality proposal that manages risk exposure.
• Overseeing the project delivery team during the Execution phase to implement effective project delivery techniques and deliver successful project performance while managing risk exposure.
• Serving as Executive liaison between the project delivery team and the Client during Execution phases.
• Conducting frequent management reviews during the Execution phase, both internally and externally, to foster communication and enhance successful project delivery.
• Assisting the project delivery team in the development and implementation of an effective change management program.
• Interfacing with the project delivery team and the Client in the resolution of issues that cannot be resolved at the project level.

Primary responsibilities of the Project Executive relative to programmatic strategic planning include:

• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives to support the growth and effectiveness of the transportation group.
• Contributing to development of a strategic growth plan and vision for the transportation group.
• Assisting in identification of staff needs and participation in recruitment efforts.
• Providing mentorship to staff.
• Fostering communication among key staff via regularly scheduled conference calls and/or face-to-face meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience

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 (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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-New York-New York

Other Locations

United States-New Jersey-Newark

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Program Management

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026

Employment Equity Commitment

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.