Wisconsin Data Center Lead

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day while fostering a culture of inclusion across our company and communities. We continually consider our impact on the world.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to serve as our Wisconsin Data Center Lead in the Madison, WI office. The ideal candidate has a proven background in delivering data center and mission critical projects, from upfront planning and pre-design through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. This role focuses on project delivery, with additional emphasis on developing and securing work from a global client base and expanding HDR’s reputation in these markets.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary design teams from concept to completion and collaborate with regional and global leaders. Some travel to client sites or HDR offices is required.

• Collaborate on development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods to achieve goals for the business group, region, and company.
• Manage and lead project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Travel 10-20% to project sites, including international travel if needed.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate international project support.
• Control project budget, scope, and schedule.
• Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.
• Forecasting, invoicing, and contract management.
• Promote HDR through regular client interface.
• Support mission-critical staff recruiting in collaboration with the Business Group Manager.
• Create vital proposal content including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead HDR at interview presentations.
• Collaborate with local office principal, other business group leads, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Perform other technical or managerial tasks as assigned.

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).
• PMP Certification.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience is a plus).
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM
  360 Docs, BIM
  360 Field, and Bluebeam.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Relationships and experience with mission-critical and/or data center facilities clients and their needs.
• Advanced leadership and mentoring ability.
• Advanced client relationship-building skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

HDR is our company. 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 play a role in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary

Location:

United States – Wisconsin – Madison

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Program Management

Job Posting:
Feb 4, 2026