Data Center Project Manager *

HDR is currently seeking a Data Center Project Manager to join one of the largest, fastest‑growing technology, media and telecom (TMT) practices in the industry.

Primary Locations

• United States – Atlanta, Austin, Bellevue, Boise, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Pennington, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Walnut Creek
• United Kingdom – London, Manchester, Glasgow

Primary Responsibilities

HDR seeks a project manager who will work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers and the global TMT client management team. Responsibilities include:

• Deliver data‑center and mission‑critical projects from upfront planning and pre‑design through detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary design teams from conception to completion.
• Develop and secure new work from a robust global client base to expand HDR’s reputation in the markets.
• Maintain organizational focus and strong follow‑through to meet project objectives.
• Travel to client sites and other HDR offices as required.

Additional Duties

• Mentoring/Managing
• Grow a collaborative team that promotes career growth, high‑quality construction documents, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate work of multidisciplinary design teams and manage workload to meet schedules.
• Recruit and retain mission‑critical staff.

Marketing

Establish client relations and participate in marketing and production meetings.

Assist Marketing and Business Development groups in developing fee proposals and scope of work documents.

Promote HDR through regular client interface.

Collaborate on development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods.

Technical

Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.

Lead project teams to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Control project quality, schedule, scope, and budget.

Forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.

Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule, and budget.

Assist HDR in interview preparation and presentations.

Work cooperatively with local office leads, other business groups, technical directors and marketing managers.

Perform other duties as needed.

Travel to job sites or other HDR offices may be required; schedule communicated in advance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in site programming, project planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning.
• Previous Data Center/Mission‑Critical experience within an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Strong desire to stay current with industry trends in mission‑critical environments.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Uptime Topology standards, ASHRAE TC 9.9, ISO standards regarding PUE, CUE, and WUE.
• Familiarity with Newforma Project Center and/or ProjectWise Document Management Software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strongly motivated with professional initiative.
• Focused on client outcomes.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑term 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.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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