Senior Dams, Levees & Civil Works Project Manager

About the role

In the role of Senior Dams, Levees, Civil Works Project Manager, you will join our Texas Water Business Group, and we'll count on you to:

• Plan and manage delivery for all aspects of large-scale, multi-discipline, and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity, including planning, design, construction, and program management.
• Coordinate project staffing and workload throughout entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track project financials and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
• Work with accounting, operational, and business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Provide technical support either individually or as part of a project team on dam and levee safety inspections, assessments, designs, and risk evaluations.
• Conduct and/or coordinate completion of analyses to develop alternatives, evaluate feasibility, or recommendations for dam, levee, and civil works projects.
• Prepare and/or manage preparation of cost estimates, design drawings, and specifications for projects.
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in technical and non-technical reports.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Lead the technical development of project proposals and fee estimates.
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing, and assisting teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task.
• Mentor mid- and junior-level staff across a variety of disciplines.
• Oversee a variety of project types including planning, design, inspection and construction management of dams and reservoirs, levees, flood risk management projects, and other heavy civil projects.
• Coordinate projects with inter-related disciplines such as hydrology, hydraulics, structural, geology, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CADD and GIS.
• The position will also require coordination with HDR’s other regional and corporate business class technical directors and advisors.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage delivery for all aspects of large-scale, multi-discipline, and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity, including planning, design, construction, and program management.

Coordinate project staffing and workload throughout entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.

Track project financials and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.

Work with accounting, operational, and business leadership for periodic project reviews.

Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Provide technical support either individually or as part of a project team on dam and levee safety inspections, assessments, designs, and risk evaluations.

Conduct and/or coordinate completion of analyses to develop alternatives, evaluate feasibility, or recommendations for dam, levee, and civil works projects.

Prepare and/or manage preparation of cost estimates, design drawings, and specifications for projects.

Collect, assimilate, and present data in technical and non-technical reports.

Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.

Lead the technical development of project proposals and fee estimates.

Work independently in addition to planning, organizing, and assisting teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task.

Mentor mid- and junior-level staff across a variety of disciplines.

Oversee a variety of project types including planning, design, inspection and construction management of dams and reservoirs, levees, flood risk management projects, and other heavy civil projects.

Coordinate projects with inter-related disciplines such as hydrology, hydraulics, structural, geology, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CADD and GIS.

The position will also require coordination with HDR’s other regional and corporate business class technical directors and advisors.

Implement QA/QC procedures.

Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

Master's degree in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering.

Project management experience on large, multi-discipline projects, including dams, levees, and heavy civil infrastructure.

Experience in one or more of the following technical competencies: geotechnical engineering, hydrology/hydraulics, hydraulic structures, structural engineering, or civil engineering.

A minimum 5 years project management experience.

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).

Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

10 years related experience.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering.
• Project management experience on large, multi-discipline projects, including dams, levees, and heavy civil infrastructure.
• Experience in one or more of the following technical competencies: geotechnical engineering, hydrology/hydraulics, hydraulic structures, structural engineering, or civil engineering.
• A minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Business development experience.

Benefits

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our employee-owned culture, which values and respects each of us as we bring our authentic selves to work every day.

We believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and networks.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time.