Senior Project Manager (Water)

About the role

The Water Business Group at HDR is expanding and seeks accomplished Senior Project Managers to join our 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
• Minimum 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Required: 10 years related experience
• Required: Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Preferred: MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Preferred: Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• Preferred: An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

• Leadership
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Technical Expertise
• Client Relationship Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Management
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Collaboration

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
• A retirement savings plan with employer match
• 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.

Location

Positions are available across the U.S.