Senior Project Manager

HDR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Architecture) in Arlington, VA. You will guide design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being globally, leading multi-discipline teams and coordinating with clients, marketing, and production teams.

The role emphasizes project leadership, QA/QC, and mentoring, with a strong employee-owned culture and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have a architecture background and extensive PM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Registered Architect required.
• Must be able to lead a team on projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Knowledge of local and regional market.
• Strong planning and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (development to close-out).
• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the project life cycle and ensure deliverables are on schedule.
• Track financial aspects and adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule.
• Work with leadership for periodic project reviews and QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor less-experienced PMs.
• U.S. citizenship required due to client contract requirements.
• Background check will be conducted.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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 architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In the role of Senior Project Manager (Architecture), 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 multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• 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 procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Due to client contract requirements, only candidates with US citizenship will be considered for this position
• This position is subject to a government background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• PMP certification
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Good planning and mentoring 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.

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.)

Glen Allen, VA: $120,120-$205,920. Richmond, VA: $126,126-$180,180.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Arlington

Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Civic - Federal ARC

Job Posting: Nov 17, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.