Project Manager (Building/Structures Engineering)

HDR, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager (Building/Structures Engineering) in the United States. You will plan and manage multidisciplinary projects, coordinate design teams, and maintain client relations to drive successful delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration across mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering disciplines and supporting data-center and commercial projects. HDR values inclusion and employee ownership and offers opportunities to lead innovative infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• At least 2 years project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with design teams and manage stakeholders.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects.
• Coordinate work of professional staff across the project's development.
• Establish client relations and participate in design, production meetings.
• Track financial aspects and ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Interact with governing agencies for compliance.
• Lead design development and contract document sessions with staff.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Project Manager (Building/Structures Engineering) - ( 196217 )

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.

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

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

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 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.

Other Locations

United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-Santa Clara

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Technical Design

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.