Sustainability & Resiliency Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Sustainability & Resilience Project Manager to support the Transportation Business Group. The role focuses on climate risk and infrastructure resilience, decarbonization strategies, and greenhouse gas planning to strengthen communities and transportation networks.

The position requires leading project teams, coordinating across disciplines, and managing schedules and budgets while engaging with clients and stakeholders in Minnesota and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contracts, design and production related to climate risk and infrastructure risk management, funding strategy and implementation, transportation decarbonization, climate action plans and greenhouse gas planning.
• Plan and manage all aspects of projects focusing on sustainability and resiliency across business groups.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance project teams throughout the entire project's development.
• Manage workload and financial aspects of projects. Coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule and budget.
• Work with accounting, project coordinators, business group, cross sector and area management for project reviews and with company management.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sustainability & Resiliency Project Manager - ( 196072 )

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?
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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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Sustainability and Resilience Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contracts, design and production related to climate risk and infrastructure risk management, funding strategy and implementation, transportation decarbonization, climate action plans and greenhouse gas planning
• Plan and manage all aspects of projects focusing on sustainability and resiliency across business groups
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance project teams throughout the entire project's development
• Manage workload and financial aspects of projects. Coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule and budget
• Work with accounting, project coordinators, business group, cross sector and area management for project reviews and with company management
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the sustainability and resilience industry within at least one sector of the Minnesota or Wisconsin market.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
  
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations

United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Sustainability and Resilience

Job Posting

Sep 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmitive 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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