Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. 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. This is a compelling opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with an industry-leading, 100% employee-owned firm. As a Senior Project Manager within our Water Business Group, you'll lead the execution of complex, high-profile projects and strategic client initiatives. You'll 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. Key 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. Preferred 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. Preference given to local candidates. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience A minimum 5 years project management experience Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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