Project Manager (Water)

About the role

The Water Business Group at HDR is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead our programs. HDR is a 100% employee-owned firm with a strong track record in the water industry. We are looking for individuals who can manage both small and large-scale projects, build strong client relationships, and lead technical teams.

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
• 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

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with project management software
• Technical expertise in water/wastewater engineering

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus 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

Full-time Employee Status: Regular

Business Class

Water Treatment

Job Posting

May 22, 2026

Company Information

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).