Senior Project Manager / Program Manager (Architecture)

HDR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time away

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager in Arlington, VA to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex science-focused projects. The role emphasizes budget control, stakeholder collaboration, and QA/QC delivery across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a Architecture background, be a Registered Architect, and bring extensive PM experience, including team leadership and mentoring within an employee-owned culture. US citizenship may be required by contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle
• Lead multidisciplinary science projects with technical complexity
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations and participate in meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through project life cycle and ensure on-schedule deliverables
• Track financials and adjust work to meet budget and schedule
• Monitor financial performance against metrics and adjust to meet earnings targets
• Work with Accounting and Business leadership for project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor junior project managers
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Planning

Budget awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

10 years related experience

5+ years project management

PMP certification

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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'

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.

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 Project Manager / Program Manager, 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)
• Assume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary science focused projects with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies
• 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
• Monitor the program’s financial performance against pre-established financial metrics and make adjustments as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets and control losses
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• PMP certification
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Arlington, VA area
• Preference given to candidates with laboratory experience

Due to client contract requirements US-born citizenship and a governmental background check are required.

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.

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.

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.) Arlington, VA: $144,144 - $205,920.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Arlington Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Industry: Architecture Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: EdSciSport ARC Job Posting: Sep 14, 2026

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