Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 7 years of related experience, and at least 2 years in project management, with PMP preferred. Local Alaska candidates are preferred for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams; strong organizational, PM and communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee all phases of project development within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and review scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate internal project tasks and manage external subconsultants to meet project objectives.
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and expectations.
• Ensure coordination of deliverables and consistent communication across the team.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss productivity and workload distribution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

QA/QC procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

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'

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 seeks a strategic-minded Project Manager to join our Alaska Resources Business Group and be a member of a high-performing team supporting development of public and private projects throughout Alaska.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee all phases of project development ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and review scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate internal project tasks and manage external subconsultants to meet project objectives.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Ensure coordination of deliverables and consistent communication between team members.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss productivity, workload distribution, and quality control.
• Collaborate with HDR leadership to monitor project workload and resource needs.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.

Perform other duties as needed.

Candidates must be able to work cooperatively with professional from other disciplines, staff at all levels, clients, other project managers, business development professionals, and operational leadership.

This is a full-time regular position based in our Anchorage, Alaska office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience leading engineering and/or environmental regulatory projects.
• Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software, and project management software.
• Local candidates are preferred.

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.

Primary Location

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 15, 2026

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

We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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

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