Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Senior Project Manager
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, us, 06067
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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 industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.
HDR is seeking a seller-doer Industrial Senior Engineering Project Manager with significant experience supporting Industrial sector clients and projects located in Rocky Hill, CT. The successful candidate will serve in a key leadership position in the New England Industrial team.
Primary responsibilities may vary slightly based on the candidate but will generally include establishing and strengthening relationships with Industrial clients, locally and nationally, winning and successfully executing engineering/consulting/other projects for Industrial clients, and supporting the recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and sustainable growth of the New England-based team of Industrial-focused engineers and designers. Other responsibilities include serving as an active member of relevant local organizations, presenting at industry events, collaboratively developing proposals, leading project teams to successful completion of the work, monitoring and communicating the status of their projects with HDR operations leadership, and networking internal to HDR to identify and on-board the right multi-disciplinary local and remote team members to support your pursuits and projects. This role requires significant client interaction (from pre-positioning for the work through project completion) and strong verbal and written communication skills as needed for regular interaction with internal staff such as project team members, marketing staff, and operations leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships and significant experience winning and executing projects for industrial clients within the oil, gas and chemicals markets. Ideal project experience should include natural gas LNG/storage/compression/transmission/distribution/metering/regulation.
In this role we'll count on you to:
Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
Implement QA/QC procedures
Supervise large project staff and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification
Preference is given to local candidates
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, project management software
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
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 Rocky Hill, CT
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Job Posting Jan 8, 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.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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 industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.
HDR is seeking a seller-doer Industrial Senior Engineering Project Manager with significant experience supporting Industrial sector clients and projects located in Rocky Hill, CT. The successful candidate will serve in a key leadership position in the New England Industrial team.
Primary responsibilities may vary slightly based on the candidate but will generally include establishing and strengthening relationships with Industrial clients, locally and nationally, winning and successfully executing engineering/consulting/other projects for Industrial clients, and supporting the recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and sustainable growth of the New England-based team of Industrial-focused engineers and designers. Other responsibilities include serving as an active member of relevant local organizations, presenting at industry events, collaboratively developing proposals, leading project teams to successful completion of the work, monitoring and communicating the status of their projects with HDR operations leadership, and networking internal to HDR to identify and on-board the right multi-disciplinary local and remote team members to support your pursuits and projects. This role requires significant client interaction (from pre-positioning for the work through project completion) and strong verbal and written communication skills as needed for regular interaction with internal staff such as project team members, marketing staff, and operations leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships and significant experience winning and executing projects for industrial clients within the oil, gas and chemicals markets. Ideal project experience should include natural gas LNG/storage/compression/transmission/distribution/metering/regulation.
In this role we'll count on you to:
Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
Implement QA/QC procedures
Supervise large project staff and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification
Preference is given to local candidates
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, project management software
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
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 Rocky Hill, CT
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Job Posting Jan 8, 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.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
#J-18808-Ljbffr