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.

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

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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.

Business Class

The Water Business Group at HDR provides a comprehensive suite of traditional and cross-sector services, addressing the nation’s water challenges with integrated, forward-thinking strategies.

Location

Positions are available across the U.S., including:

• Nebraska-Omaha
• Texas-Round Rock
• North Carolina-Charlotte
• Florida-Doral
• Minnesota
• Wyoming-Cheyenne
• California-Long Beach
• Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
• Florida-Fort Lauderdale
• Pennsylvania-Bethlehem
• Oregon-Salem
• Maine
• Maryland-Baltimore
• Texas-Fort Worth
• Montana-Missoula
• District of Columbia-Washington DC
• Wisconsin
• Maryland-Lusby
• Texas-Houston
• Michigan
• California-Irvine
• Oregon-Portland
• New York-Albany
• California-Folsom
• Oregon-Bend
• Missouri-St Louis
• Louisiana-Baton Rouge
• Washington-Tacoma
• Nevada-Reno
• Colorado-Fort Collins
• Vermont
• Maryland
• Iowa-Des Moines
• New York-Albany
• California-Ventura
• Rhode Island-Providence
• Illinois
• Kentucky-Louisville
• North Carolina-Greensboro
• Georgia-Savannah
• Arizona-Tucson
• Arkansas-Little Rock
• Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
• Washington-Olympia
• Colorado-Denver
• South Dakota
• Georgia-Savannah
• Virginia-Virginia Beach
• Massachusetts-Boston
• Kentucky-Paducah
• Florida-Tampa
• Missouri-Columbia
• New Mexico-Albuquerque
• New York-White Plains
• Illinois-Springfield
• New Jersey-Pennington
• Ohio-Cleveland
• Iowa
• Florida-Pensacola
• New York-Syracuse
• California
• California-San Diego
• Rhode Island-Kingston
• Michigan-Lansing
• Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
• Virginia-Richmond
• New York
• Florida-Orlando
• Arizona
• Alaska-Anchorage
• Minnesota-Minneapolis
• Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
• New York-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New York-New York
• Alaska
• Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Utah-Salt Lake City
• North Dakota
• North Carolina-Winston-Salem
• Michigan-Detroit
• Washington-Everett
• Maine-Portland
• Montana
• Idaho-Coeur d'Alene
• North Dakota-Fargo
• New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• New York-New York
• Florida-Jacksonville
• California-Los Angeles
• Missouri
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New Jersey
• Idaho-Boise
• New York-Syracuse
• California-Sacramento
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New York-New York
• Alaska
• Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Utah-Salt Lake City
• North Dakota-Fargo
• New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• New York-New York
• Florida-Jacksonville
• California-Los Angeles
• Missouri
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New Jersey
• Idaho-Boise
• New York-Syracuse
• California-Sacramento
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New York-New York
• Alaska
• Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Utah-Salt Lake City
• North Dakota-Fargo
• New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• New York-New York
• Florida-Jacksonville
• California-Los Angeles
• Missouri
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New Jersey
• Idaho-Boise
• New York-Syracuse
• California-Sacramento
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New York-New York
• Alaska
• Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Utah-Salt Lake City
• North Dakota-Fargo
• New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• New York-New York
• Florida-Jacksonville
• California-Los Angeles
• Missouri
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New Jersey
• Idaho-Boise
• New York-Syracuse
• California-Sacramento
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New York-New York
• Alaska
• Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Utah-Salt Lake City
• North Dakota-Fargo
• New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• New York-New York
• Florida-Jacksonville
• California-Los Angeles
• Missouri
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New Jersey
• Idaho-Boise
• New York-Syracuse
• California-Sacramento
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New York-New York
• Alaska
• Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Utah-Salt Lake City
• North Dakota-Fargo
• New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• New York-New York
• Florida-Jacksonville
• California-Los Angeles
• Missouri
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New Jersey
• Idaho-Boise
• New York-Syracuse
• California-Sacramento
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New York-New York
• Alaska
• Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Utah-Salt Lake City
• North Dakota-Fargo
• New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• New York-New York
• Florida-Jacksonville
• California-Los Angeles
• Missouri
• Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• Texas-Brownsville
• New Jersey
• Idaho-Boise