Project Manager (Building Engineering Services)

HDR, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 122,045 - 198,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in Building Engineering Services located in Walnut Creek, CA. You will manage building engineering design projects and coordinate with architects and engineers. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience, a relevant degree, and excellent project management skills. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. Competitive salary range is $122,045 to $198,125 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience including minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Ability to manage project teams and interact with various design disciplines.
• Commitment to employee ownership culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small-to-medium building engineering design projects.
• Coordinate work of professional staff and establish client relations.
• Track financial aspects and ensure completion of documents on schedule.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Engineering or Architecture 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. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

Project Manager (Building Engineering Services) Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small‑to‑medium building engineering design projects (Data Centers, Semiconductor, Industrial, Infrastructure). The role will also directly support the Senior Project Management team on large‑scale projects.
• Actively participate in project pursuits and develop project scope.
• Independently coordinate the work of professional staff of Architects and/or Engineers.
• 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 documents in conjunction with multidisciplinary 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 the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of the agreed‑to schedule.
• Facilitate/participate in project reviews in collaboration with Accounting and technical team management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or Architecture degree.
• Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect.
• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with earned‑value management.

Required Qualifications

• ​Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

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) foster belonging and a supportive environment. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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 is $122,045 to $198,125 annually, depending on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Location & Details

Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek

Other Locations: United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Site Civil

Job Posting: May 15, 2025