Senior Construction Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Irvine, California. This role involves providing engineering oversight, managing project budgets and schedules, and ensuring quality assurance on various construction projects. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, a professional engineering license, and at least 10 years of related experience in construction. The position offers a full-time schedule within a culture of inclusion and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in construction.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Experience in estimating, bidding, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for various construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets and schedules.
• Manage project quality assurance and control.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Project management

Excellent verbal and written communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam and estimating software

Job description

Senior Construction Project Manager - ( 191885 )

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?

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 construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, ensuring that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals – Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists – bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets and schedules.
• Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts.
• Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts.
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver assigned highway construction projects.
• Assist various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services.
• Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Large construction program experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web‑based document collaboration software.
• Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an 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 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.

Primary Location

United States - California - Irvine

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 17, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.