Senior Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Architecture) to lead multidisciplinary teams in Arlington, Virginia. This role involves ensuring timely and on-budget delivery of projects, while maintaining high-quality standards and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and at least 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in project management. Key responsibilities include direct project coordination, financial tracking, and team leadership. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and willing to undergo a government background check.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Registered Architect status is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Track financial aspects of projects and manage work effort.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Sustainable design/LEED

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Architecture)

This position focuses on directing and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery while maintaining high‑quality standards and client satisfaction.

• 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 U.S. 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

Primary Location: Arlington, Virginia. Other Locations: Richmond, Virginia; Glen Allen, Virginia. Industry: Architecture. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular.