Project Manager (Water)

About the role

The Water Business Group at HDR is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead our program forward. HDR is a 100% employee-owned firm with a strong track record in the water industry, including utility master planning, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, flood protection, and more. This role offers a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage small to medium-sized single-discipline projects and large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Cook up and maintain lasting client relationships, participating in marketing, contract negotiations, and design and production meetings.
• Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to align stakeholders and drive progress.
• Interface with governing agencies during project reviews and permitting processes.
• Conduct and facilitate work sessions focused on design development and contract documentation.
• Track project budgets, monitor financial performance, and align resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope.
• Partner with project controllers, business group leaders, and accounting teams to provide regular project status updates and financial reviews.
• Perform technical analyses and prepare clear, concise engineering reports.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers, focusing on developing strong technical skills in water/wastewater engineering.
• Support firm-wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7 years of related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience is also required.
• A Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is necessary.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project is required, with Access experience being a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills are essential.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $103,000 - $205,000 depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

This is a Full-time Employee Status role.

Business Class

The Business Class for this position is Water Treatment.

Job Posting Date

The job posting was made on May 22, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is 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.