Project Manager (Water)

About the role

The Water Business Group at HDR is expanding and seeking experienced Project Managers to lead our programs. HDR is a 100% employee-owned firm known for its collaborative culture and innovative solutions in water management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage projects from small-scale single-discipline efforts to large, multi-disciplinary design projects.
• Coordinate and balance work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through marketing, contract negotiations, and design 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 schedule 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 (Access experience preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package 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. HDR is committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace for all employees.

Pay

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

Schedule

This is a Full-time Employee Position.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page at HDR's Careers Page. For more information about HDR and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit our website at Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.