Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

About the role

This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding in Upstate New York, and we’re seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to help drive our program’s continued success.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
• Serve as the trusted client-facing project manager for a variety of technical delivery projects.
• Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Lead and/or support client management and business development activities including pursuit planning, proposals, interviews, and client strategy.
• Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Masters of Engineering in Civil or Environmental
• 12 years related experience in water / wastewater industry
• Existing and established relationships with clients in the Upstate New York water / wastewater marketplace
• Proven leadership and commitment to the technical development and mentorship of staff
• Experience developing detailed scopes and fees for a wide variety of planning and design projects
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills

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, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.