Principal Project Manager - Hydraulic Modeling

About the role

The Hydraulic Modeling Principal Project Manager will play a crucial role in shaping how communities manage water for generations to come. They will collaborate with HDR staff across the company and teaming partners to deliver high-quality modeling services.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead HDR’s growing North Carolina modeling services.
• Collaborate with HDR technical leaders, operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, and project teams to deliver world-class quality modeling services.
• Engage with local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide project delivery support including planning, contract administration and management, technical consulting, and subcontract management.
• Participate in AWWA or WEF and NC One Water meetings.
• Mentor and develop other employees.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design.
• Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software.
• Willingness to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs.
• Excellent communication skills and strong team player.
• Minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysis.
• Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience leading teams, managing projects, and assisting with project budgeting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm.

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. We offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ well-being and career growth, including:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Employee ownership and participation in decision-making processes.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time and requires regular office attendance.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Local candidates are preferred. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 15 years of related experience, and a minimum of 7 years project management experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina, and experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design.

What We Believe

We believe in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our Employee Network Groups and our ongoing efforts to foster a supportive workplace culture.

Our Commitment

At HDR, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, and we actively work to promote fairness and equality for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, and provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.