Project Manager (Water)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage projects from small 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

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Preferred: MS Office and MS Project experience
• Preferred: Access experience
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Skills

• Project Management
• Client Relationship Building
• Technical Leadership
• Financial Management
• Technical Analysis
• Report Writing
• Mentoring

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 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 bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$103,000 - $205,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Water Treatment