About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The position is responsible for collaborating with clients and leading teams and projects in the HDR San Francisco Education and Science "Ed-Sci" Studio. Project types include research and development facilities for academic, institutional, government, corporate sector and biopharma clients. Projects may include a variety of teaching, research, imaging, metrology, testing, and pre-production facilities in the areas of life sciences, physical sciences, biocontainment, public health, critical facilities, and related support facilities such as administrative offices, central utility plants, etc.

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

• Independently coordinate work of Project Architects and balance multidiscipline teams throughout the entire project's development
• Be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Facilitate design work sessions during all phases of delivery with the client and their representatives; and facilitate sessions in collaboration with the Project Architect and other disciplines as required to advance the work throughout all phases of delivery
• Coordinate staffing workload through entire project development to complete documents 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 schedule and internal labor budget
• Work with the Regional Controller and Managing Principal for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Work with Quality Management Coordinator to facilitate quality meetings throughout all phases of project development
• Participate in marketing activities representing project management requirements of proposals, schedules, fees, interview teams, etc.
• Strengthen client relations through excellence in project delivery
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect or in the process of obtaining registration (preferably in the State of California)
• Minimum 10 years related experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Education and Science projects preferred
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
• PMP certification

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $133,952 - $191,360 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.