About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is currently looking for a Senior GIS Project Manager to join our growing Federal team

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary duties of a Senior GIS Project Manager include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium sized GIS projects with a high degree of technical complexity, involving a diverse project staff.

• GIS Project Managers provide marketing support for GIS activities and mentor GIS team members throughout the organization.
• Is involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently. Establishes client relations and is involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conducts GIS technical schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
• Ensures project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete, understandable, conform to applicable and reasonable standards relative to their intended purpose, including client and HDR requirements.
• Is responsible to coordinate the staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Works with Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and the Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.
• Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and completing reviews of GIS reports, data and applications for complex projects.
• Responsible for execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans. Acts as mentor/supervisor for less experienced Task Leaders.
• Maintains professional GISP registration.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Provide marketing support for national GIS business class and Federal Business development team.
• Support and be active in our community of geospatial professionals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak preferred), project management software (Prolog preferred)
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference given to local candidates
• BA/BS in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in GIS and geomatics project implementation for Federal Clients.
• Proficient in use of ArcGIS, ArcGIS extensions and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a GIS project leader including development of technical approach, budget, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Expertise in data analysis, including statistics or geostatistics.
• Esri Certification preferred. PMP, AICP, PE or other professional certification a plus.
• GISP certification preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $115,990.00 - 165,700.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)