Senior Ports & Maritime Project Manager

Senior Ports & Maritime Project Manager (190581)

At HDR, 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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

• Manage multiple small to large projects simultaneously (construction values from $5M to $100M). Primary duties include maintaining schedules, estimating and providing input regarding project resource needs, staff workload projections, maintaining budgets, and overseeing quality control of deliverables.
• Apply thorough knowledge of current engineering principles and practices in this field to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions.
• Work on projects ranging from limited to complex features.
• Use USACE regulatory permitting processes and strategies to successfully permit projects.
• Generate proposals and fee estimates using internally established tools and software, implementing company objectives and contributing to strategic planning for the ports and maritime program.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, from development to close‑out.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct deliverable development sessions with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project life cycle, ensuring on‑time deliverables.
• Track financial aspects, adjusting work effort to stay within 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.

• PE preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years designing and/or project managing heavy industrial and ports and maritime projects, plus construction observation/administration experience.
• Experience with traditional delivery methods (design‑bid‑build) and alternative delivery methods (design‑build, CM at Risk, CM for Fee, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

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.

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. All groups are open to all employees.

Waterfront Infrastructure

Transit

Full‑time

Regular

January 26, 2026

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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