Drinking Water Project Manager
About the role
HDR is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Drinking Water projects in our Minnesota/Wisconsin region. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in project management, and a passion for client and business development.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
- Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
- Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
- Establish, maintain and strengthen client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
- Develop, maintain and strengthen client relationships, 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
- Participate in delivery of engineering services to meet client expectations, including technical and design leadership, and project management
- Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures
- Work closely with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
- Collaborate with other Water Market Sectors and business groups within HDR to meet client needs and expand HDR’s services with existing clients
- Participate in internal and external professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
- M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- PMP Certification
- Preference given to local candidates
- A minimum of seven years in the design and/or operation of complex municipal drinking water systems
- Strong technical background and experience in designing water supply, distribution and treatment facilities
- Strong client relations skills, along with an interest in client and business development
- Proven project leadership, project management (staffing, schedule, and budget), and mentorship skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- A team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Willingness to be actively engaged in professional and industry organizations including presentations for professional associations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- PMP Certification
- Local candidates preferred
- Minimum of seven years in the design and/or operation of complex municipal drinking water systems
- Strong technical background and experience in designing water supply, distribution and treatment facilities
- Strong client relations skills, along with an interest in client and business development
- Proven project leadership, project management (staffing, schedule, and budget), and mentorship skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- A team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Willingness to be actively engaged in professional and industry organizations including presentations for professional associations
Benefits
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.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Schedule
Full-time
Business Class
Water Treatment
Job Posting
Jul 15, 2026
Company Beliefs
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Our Commitment
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.