Senior Project Manager (Water)

About the role

The Water Business Group at HDR is expanding and is seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers to join our dynamic team. This is a high-impact leadership role with an industry-leading, 100% employee-owned firm. Positions are available across the U.S., offering opportunities to shape 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 our 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
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 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

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and business development skills
• Experience in complex project management
• Ability to navigate regulatory environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to mentor and develop teams

Skills

• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Regulatory compliance
• Technical expertise in water infrastructure
• Financial management
• Team leadership

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

The expected compensation range for this position is $116,000 - $231,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

This is a Full-time Employee Status role.

Business Class

The Business Class for this role is Water Treatment.

Job Posting Date

The job posting was made on May 22, 2026.

EEO Statement

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.