Project Manager - Building Design

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Building Engineering Services Business Group. This role entails overseeing multidisciplinary design teams and driving project execution from planning through construction. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience, including significant project management, and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Engagement in an employee-owned culture and local candidates are preferred. Join us to impact the future of building engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years related experience in project management.
• At least 2 years of experience managing projects.
• Ability to prepare client presentations and reports.
• Must be skilled in communication, both written and verbal.
• Active participant of employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams utilizing project management tools.
• Lead project execution, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Participate in client development and marketing activities.
• Prepare contracts, negotiate terms, and maintain project quality control.
• Provide mentorship and training within teams.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

United States, South Carolina, Charleston

Feb 23, 2026

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.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Position Summary

HDR is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Building Engineering Services Business Group in our Charleston, SC office. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of progressive experience leading design teams focused on facility projects through the planning, design, permitting and construction phases. The candidate will perform client development and management activities to support our design center in Charleston, SC. They will need to be skilled in communicating with clients, leading multi‑discipline design teams through small and large projects, coordinating with sub‑consultants, delivering projects on time and within budget. This individual will also be expected to focus on:

• Function as Project Manager, responsible for executing projects and managing and developing multidiscipline teams, utilizing HDR's business systems and project management tools.
• Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development and training. May have the opportunity to lead and mentor other staff.
• Participate in leadership for external marketing and planning. Some regional/national travel will be expected.
• Contract preparation and negotiation, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and project quality control.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years project management experience (10+ years total experience)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills, and ability to thrive in a team environment. Position requires very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports
• Charleston location collocated with the majority of our design center staff is preferred
• Local candidates are preferred
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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.