Project Manager

HDR; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 126,203 - 180,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings with employer match

Job summary

HDR seeks a Project Manager in Illinois to plan and manage small to medium projects, coordinating professional staff and maintaining schedules. You will establish client relations and participate in meetings covering marketing, contracts, design, and production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of related experience, and 2+ years in project management, with strong organizational, written and verbal communication abilities. HDR values employee ownership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7+ years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Employee-owned culture involvement is required.

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 meetings (marketing, contractual, design, production).
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Conduct design development and contract document sessions with staff.
• Coordinate workload through project development and ensure documents are completed on schedule.
• Track financial aspects and coordinate work to meet schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Controller and Department Manager for reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

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?

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

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:

• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification
• PMP certification
• Experience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects

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.

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.) {Illinois}: $126,203.00 - $180,290.00

Primary Location:United States-Illinois-Rosemont Industry:Industrial Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Industrial Services Job Posting:Jul 23, 2026

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