Aviation Project Manager • (Philadelphia)

Aviation Project Manager

If directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and leading project staff is what you aspire to do, HDR is looking for you! As an Aviation Project Manager, you will partner with local area leadership and our national aviation experts on the pursuit and delivery of aviation projects and managing project staff.

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to join our Aviation program. The primary duties will include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and involving managing project staff.

Responsibilities include :

• Will act as a doer / seller for current and future airport related projects.
• 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.
• Will conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
• Will be responsible for managing staffing and workload through the entire project's development to complete documents on schedule.
• Will also work with Business / Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews.
• Will also be responsible for implementing QA / QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Will typically supervise project staffs and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. New York : $133,963.00 - $191,375.00; Maryland : $112,529.00 - $160,755. New Jersey is $132,262.00 - $205,375.00.

Primary Location : United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations : United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Iowa-Council Bluffs, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids

Industry : Aviation

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Airfield Design

Job Posting : Jul 7, 2025

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.