Senior Construction Project Manager

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 138,058 - 226,809; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in California. You will oversee various construction projects, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience in construction. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and management of engineering programs is essential. The compensation range is $138,058-$226,809. The company fosters an inclusive culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience in construction including estimating, bidding, and scheduling.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the location's licensing board.
• Experience with construction engineering and inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and inspection services.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Management oversight

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Bluebeam

Estimating & scheduling software

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. 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 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, making sure 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—Construction 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. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Senior Construction Project Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• 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 the 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

• California PE
• Caltrans or LA Metro experience
• Large construction program experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
• 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• 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
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

We've built our culture based on shared life experiences and diverse perspectives. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Irvine, Los Angeles and Long Beach: $138,058‑$226,809

Primary Location

United States‑California‑Irvine

Other Locations

United States‑California‑Los Angeles, United States‑California‑Long Beach

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Construction Services (HDRE)

Job Posting

Mar 18, 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.