Senior Project Manager - Drinking Water

About the role

The Michigan Water Business Group of HDR is expanding and is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join our dynamic team. HDR is a 100% employee-owned firm that ranks highly in the Engineering News-Record's national rankings for water projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
• Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Cultivate and expand key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to internal teams, helping to shape HDR’s technical and business approach across the water sector.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies.
• Guide the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity.
• Manage project financials—monitor budgets, forecast performance, and proactively allocate resources.
• Collaborate closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team.
• Support firmwide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., 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

Qualifications

• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Utility Management Services