Senior Federal Project Manager Engineering

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Federal Project Manager Engineering to lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery for complex federal contracts. You will coordinate staff across HDR groups, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and mentor junior project managers in a dynamic, employee-owned environment.

Applicants should have PE licensure, a strong background in federal contracting, and proven capabilities in leadership, business development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 10 years of related experience in engineering or project management.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or licensed equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams across the project's lifecycle.
• Responsible for large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity.
• Develop and maintain client relations, engage in marketing, contracting, and design/production meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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?

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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.

In the role of Senior Federal Project Manager Engineering, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff across the whole of the HDR matrix.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently across multiple business groups and areas within HDRE, HDRA, and EOC.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing (proposal development), contractual (to include contract management), design and production meetings
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners and contracted subs at both the contract and project level.
• Develop scope and fee documentation for projects of all scopes and sizes as applicable for the execution of Federal work and demonstrate a working knowledge of the MOA.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC, OPSEC, and Safety procedures for all projects as applicable.
• Develop a working understanding of the FAR and execution of Federal Contracts under the FAR. This includes the provisions of CUI/CMMC, and work carried out under these clauses.
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Supervise subordinate employees as assigned.

Execute other related duties as assigned.

• Due to client contract requirements US Citizen - US Born required.
• This position is subject to a governmental background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification

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

United States-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Everett

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 29, 2026

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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