Project Manager

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 128,393 - 183,452; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage multi-disciplinary projects in a dynamic environment. You will coordinate professional staff, maintain schedules, and ensure compliance through reviews with governing agencies.

The role includes developing client relations and leading pursuit strategies with the leadership team. The candidate will drive business development, collaborate across market sectors, and manage client pipelines to expand existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse design teams and communicate clearly.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture; strong organizational skills.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects.
• Coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Lead pursuit strategies and development of proposals with technical teams and leadership.
• Develop client management and business development strategies across market sectors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP certification

Job description

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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $128,393 - $183,452 per year.

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.