Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a full-time Project Manager in Pennington, New Jersey. This role involves managing all aspects of small to medium projects, coordinating staff, building client relationships, and tracking project finances. A Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience are required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will also have a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture and be able to work collaboratively with various design teams.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium projects.
• Establish client relations and coordinate work with staff.
• Track financial aspects of projects.
• Lead and develop RFP/Qs and proposal execution.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development
• 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 other 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
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities in collaboration with market sector leadership including client prospecting, meeting coordination, events and conferences, client follow-up, and ongoing relationship support to drive repeat work and expand existing accounts.
• Contribute to pursuit strategy and proposal development, partnering with technical teams, marketing, and leadership to craft compelling win themes, qualifications, and tailored project approaches aligned with client needs.
• Collaborate with leadership team to develop, support, manage and lead client management and business development strategies, integrating efforts across market sectors and geographies
• Identify and drive early-stage opportunities through capture planning, competitive analysis, and development of winning pursuit strategies
• Coordinate teaming approaches, evaluating, and partnering with sub-consultants and aligning internal stakeholders
• Lead and develop RFP/Qs, Task Orders, and on-call pursuit execution, including proposal readiness, serving as pursuit leader for key AE IDIQs, and improving win rates through post-pursuit analysis
• Strengthen client relationships and market intelligence by conducting research, sharing insights, and aligning strategies with leadership, client managers, and project teams
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification related to the Architecture, Engineering or Construction Industry
• PMP certification
• Experience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects
• Local candidates 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

Primary Location

United States - New Jersey - Pennington

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 1, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.