Senior Project Manager (Water)

About the role

This is a compelling opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with an industry-leading, 100% employee-owned firm. We have positions available across the U.S. for seasoned professionals ready to shape the future of water infrastructure as HDR’s newest employee-owners.

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 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
• 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

Skills

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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• Roth 401(k) 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

Full-time

Business Class

Water Treatment

Job Posting Date

May 22, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

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