Senior Project Manager - Federal Architecture

Senior Project Manager - Federal Architecture )

HDR is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Federal Architecture Practice in either Charlotte or Raleigh, NC. In this role, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams throughout a project’s lifecycle, from development and initiation to close‑out, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close‑out).
• Manage all aspects of large, multi‑discipline projects or medium‑sized projects with high technical complexity, involving a large project staff.
• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, ensuring completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects; adjust work effort to keep work within agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staff and mentor less‑experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience successfully managing large federal projects and teams.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• PMP certification.

Required Qualifications

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

Location

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte or Raleigh

Job Posting Date: Oct 23, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.