Senior Engineering Project Manager - Airports

HDR; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead complex airport projects in Florida. This role involves planning, directing, and monitoring multi-discipline projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aviation civil design, project management experience, and a commitment to mentorship. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the aviation sector while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aviation civil design experience required.
• PMP certification and Florida PE License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline airport projects exceeding $5 million.
• Establish client relations and oversee project coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

AutoCAD

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Senior Engineering Project Manager - Airports

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HDR is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation program in Florida. The duties of this position will include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity, typically in excess of $5 million, and will managing project staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the Florida market
• Will be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently, and will establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines
• Manage staffing and workload through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule
• Work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews
• Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans
• Typically supervise project staffs and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Florida PE License
• Minimum of 10 years of aviation civil design experience
• Previous Construction experience and project management experience
• AutoCAD skills
• Good communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of aviation market in Florida including client relationships and past project experience
• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects
• Experience working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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:

United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale

Other Locations:

United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry:

Aviation

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Airfield Design

Job Posting:

Mar 14, 2025


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Design Services

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