Senior Project Manager (Water)

HDR · North Dakota, United States · 1 wk ago

On-siteConsulting$116k–$231k/yrFull-time

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
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

Skills

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

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave
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 offers a wide range of services, including:

Utility master planning
Wastewater and drinking water treatment
Water reuse
Flood protection
Resource management
Applied research
Transmission and distribution
Asset management
Program and construction management
Funding strategy
Stakeholder engagement

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations

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