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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation.

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.

Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Project Manager, we'll count on you to: Plan, direct and manage all aspects of the work of multi-disciplinary teams on small, medium and large data centre and mission critical facility projects through the schematic, design development and construction contract support phase of each project.

Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings

Develop,



seek approval for and implement project work plans defining the scope, resources, schedule, and budget necessary to meet the needs of each project

Engage resources and maintain the necessary project team composition throughout the project

Direct and coordinate work of all professional staff and sub-consultants

Communicate effectively, meaningfully and frequently with project stakeholders

Interface closely with local municipalities and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure designs conform to with standards/codes and gain necessary approvals

Prepare and conduct multi-stakeholder work sessions/presentations, charrettes, consultations, design reviews etc. as needed

Contribute to preparation and review of reports, design drawings and technical specifications

Implement QA/QC procedures for all work product

Coordinate workload through entire project development and ensure completion of tasks on schedule

Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work efforts of the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of approved budgets

Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed

Manage several work assignments/projects concurrently

Travel to and attend various external site locations and offices to participate in inspections, meetings, etc.

Comply with all relevant legislation and corporate policies/procedures

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications Alberta/BC licensed P. Eng. or equivalent combination of education and experience





Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm providing services to client markets with complex and involved project approvals and implementation processes

PMP certification would be an asset

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in mechanical or electrical engineering design of building/facility systems

Additional assets include: functional familiarity with Bluebeam, MS Project

Good organizational skills, confident curiosity, strong analytical judgment, leadership potential

Ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify all AI-generated outputs against fundamental criteria and regulations.

Further the position requires: Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures

Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field 7 years related experience A minimum of 2 years project management experience 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 excellent 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.

📌 Project Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 HDR
📍 Vancouver