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 recent recognition from Engineering News Record. We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team and become an employee-owner.

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

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with project management software
• Knowledge of water/wastewater engineering principles and practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

• Project Management
• Engineering Design
• Client Relationship Management
• Technical Analysis
• Financial Management
• Leadership

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
• A retirement savings plan with employer match
• 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 Position.

Business Class

Water Treatment

Job Posting Date

May 22, 2026

Note: HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.