Senior Aviation Project Manager

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

HDR is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation program in Central Texas. The primary duties will include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and involving managing project staff.

• Will act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the Central Texas market.
• Will work with HDR's Central Texas Area leadership, the Texas Aviation Lead, and the Central Region Aviation Lead on pursuits and delivery of projects in Central Texas Airports and the State of Texas. Primary focus will be on medium to large Commercial Airports.
• Will be responsible for managing staffing and workload through project development completing project on time and within budget
• Will be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently and will establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Will conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
• Will also work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews.
• Will also be responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel.
• Will typically supervise project staff and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of aviation-related engineering experience
• A minimum 5 years aviation design project management experience
• Texas PE license
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation[HC1] , MS Office and MS Project experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills are desired.
• Good communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills are a must.
• Knowledge of aviation market in Austin and San Antonio including client relationships and past project experience preferred.
• A commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• 15 years of aviation-related planning experience preferred; this must include planning services related to airport master planning and project management experience

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.