Senior Engineering Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead multi-discipline civil engineering design teams in Hawaii. This role focuses on directing complex projects, budgeting, and coordinating with subconsultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of civil engineering experience, a PE license, and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills. Hawaii-based candidates are preferred. Full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum 5 years project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline project design teams, including subconsultants and set priorities for quality and productivity.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of multidiscipline projects with high technical complexity.
• Prepare/review civil engineering scope of work and fee estimates for proposals.
• Track and manage project budgets and scope of work.
• Collaborate with operations and other managers to review workload and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

HDR has operated in Hawaii, Guam and throughout the Indo-Pacific region for 40 years, and we are currently one of the largest providers of Architecture and Engineering services in the region. Our Project Managers and Engineers collaborate with a team of local Hawaii-based small business to deliver the most challenging projects from Diego Garcia to Hawaii, from Australia to Japan. We also have the capability to reach back to over 12,000 employees worldwide when specialized expertise is needed. We have a record of outstanding, award winning performance delivering projects in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multi-discipline project design teams, including subconsultants, and establish work priorities while putting an emphasis on quality and productivity.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of multidiscipline projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Prepare and/or review civil engineering scope of work and fee estimates for proposals.
• Track and manage project budgets and scope of work.
• Collaborate with operations and other managers to review project workload, status, and staffing requirements.
• When appropriate, serve as the Principal, Technical Manager, or Quality Control Reviewer on projects and pursuits.
• Supervise and mentor staff, and provide new employee mentoring, as needed.
• Work with direct reports to establish annual performance and development goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Advance the skill level of personnel through training, education, experience, etc.
• Perform project engineering duties when required.
• Collaborate with Area Water Business Group Manager and Water Business Development Manager to identify upcoming pursuits, lead pursuit teams, lead annual qualification solicitations, and perform other business development and marketing activities as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Hawaii Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain a Hawaii license through reciprocity.
• Experience performing and managing civil engineering design including preparing design calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates of construction cost.
• Ability to manage several concurrent projects.
• Ability to interact with various design teams through excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• A minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience.
• Proficient Adobe Acrobat or Blue Beam.
• PMP
• Active in one or more professional engineering organizations
• Oahu and Maui based candidates preferred. Kauai, and Big Island candidates are also encouraged to apply #LI-JC8

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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.

Primary Location

[No location provided]

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

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Job Posting

Aug 8, 2025

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.

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