Senior Aviation Project Manager

HDR; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Aviation program in North Texas. This role focuses on directing multi-discipline airport projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should possess project management expertise and a professional engineer license. Responsibilities include managing project staff, implementing quality control, and conducting design sessions, all while fostering strong client relations. This position offers a chance to lead significant aviation projects that impact community and economic development.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience in aviation projects.
• 5 years project management experience required.
• Professional engineer license necessary (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Professional engineer license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• Active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline airport projects in North Texas.
• Supervise project staff and mentor less experienced team members.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and oversee personnel training.
• Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently; establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites with Project Managers, technical professionals and other disciplines
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures and oversee the execution of training for personnel
• Typically supervise project staff and mentor less experienced staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Access

Job description

Overview

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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you\'re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Position

HDR is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation program in North Texas. The primary duties will include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and involving managing project staff.

Responsibilities

• Will act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the North Texas market
• Work with HDR’s North Texas Area leadership, the Texas Aviation Lead, and the North Texas Region Aviation Lead on pursuits and delivery of projects in North Texas Airports and the State of Texas. Primary focus will be on medium to large Commercial Airports
• Responsible for managing staffing and workload through project development, completing projects on time and within budget
• Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently; establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites with Project Managers, technical professionals and other disciplines
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures and oversee the execution of training for personnel
• Typically supervise project staff and mentor less experienced staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering
  • 10 years related experience
  • A minimum of 5 years project management experience
  • Professional engineer license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
  • MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus)
  • Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
  • Active participation in HDR\'s employee-owned culture

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master\'s degree
  • PMP certification

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.

Locations & Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Dallas

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Industry: Aviation

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Airfield Design

Job Posting: Jan 13, 2026

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.