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Senior Project Manager- Airports

HDR, Inc.
United States, Florida, Tampa
Apr 16, 2026

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.

HDR is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation program in Florida. The duties of this position will include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity, typically in excess of $5 million, and will managing project staff.
In the role of Senior Project Manager - Airports, we'll count on you to:
  • Act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the Florida market
  • Work in partnership with regional business development directors and client managers to develop a short-term marketing action plan for longer-term program development

  • Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines

  • 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

  • Provide overall support to area leadership to maintain regional aviation planning and design practice profitability, staff development, and client relationships

  • Attend and participate in public meetings

  • Lead development of concepts and presentation materials for public meetings and project websites/pages

  • Supervise designers and continue to build a growing, multi-disciplinary planning team, with special attention to developing internal staff for future project manager/deputy project manager roles

  • Typically supervise project staff and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members

  • Work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews

  • Manage staffing and workload through the entire project's development to complete documents on schedule

  • Lead project teams to successfully deliver on a variety of aviation projects

  • Lead writing of technical reports, presentations, and other materials

  • Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans

  • Responsible for developing all deliverables with technical accuracy and quality control

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large, multi-disciplined programs at hub airports
  • Experience working on and leading large aviation projects

  • Florida PE license

  • Master's degree

  • PMP certification

  • AICP Certification

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation/airfield design

  • Good communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills

  • Knowledge of aviation market in Florida including client relationships and past project experience

  • Previous construction, project management, and aviation planning experience

  • AutoCAD skills

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel

  • Understanding of aviation planning and design principles

  • Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team

  • Possesses excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as leadership, planning and mentoring skills

  • Ability to multi-task and stay organized

  • Committed to quality improvement and HDR values

  • Experience with Microsoft tools such as MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and OneDrive

    (Access experience would be plus)

  • Must be highly responsive to requests from clients

  • Strong verbal and written skills

  • Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10 years related experience
  • A minimum 5 years project management experience
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
  • Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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-Florida-Tampa
Other Locations : United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando
Industry : Aviation
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Airfield Design
Job Posting : Apr 16, 2026
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