Project Manager

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-discipline teams from development to close-out in the United States. You will manage multiple projects, build client relations, and drive deliverables within budgets and schedules.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with AEC software, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture. Local travel is expected; international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of education/experience.
• 7 years related experience in project management.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, PM and written/verbal communication skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate multi-discipline teams through project lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Maintain client relations; participate in meetings with marketing, contracts, design and production.
• Lead work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload to meet schedule and deliverables.
• Track project finances to stay within budget and schedule.
• Mitigate and manage project risks.
• Coordinate reviews with Accounting, Operations, and Business leadership.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and standards.
• Supervise project staff and mentor less-experienced PMs.
• Travel 10-20% to project sites, including international as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Newforma

Procore

BIM360 Docs

BIM360 Field

Bluebeam

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.

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

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Manage 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
• Mitigate and manage project risk(s)
• 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
• 10-20% Travel to project sites, including international if needed
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule
• Forecasting, Invoicing and contract management
• Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule and budget
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma, Procore, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, and Bluebeam
• Demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers.
• PMP certification
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Availability to frequently travel locally to project locations (~50%) and regional sites as needed (<10%)
• Active in area industry associations
• Experience in one or more of the following market sectors: Aerospace, Mission Critical, Commercial, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, and Aviation
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 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

United States-Kansas-Overland Park

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Program Management

Job Posting

Oct 26, 2026

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