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 hiring across the US for talented individuals to join our team and become employee-owners.

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, 7 years related experience, and a minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• A Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is required.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills are essential.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Technical expertise in water/wastewater engineering

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 Status position.

Contact Information

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our website at HDR Inc. for more information and to apply.