Project Delivery Lead

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HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Area Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia-Delaware Water Business Group (WBG) Project Delivery Leader (PDL). As PDL, you will report to the Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia-Delaware WBG Manager (BGM) and work alongside the BGM to provide project review oversight and management of highly strategic projects across all eight (8) of the offices within Pennsylvania and Ohio (Pittsburgh, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Plymouth Meeting, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH). You will collaborate closely with HDR's Water Market Services Leads (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Water Resource Management) to transition strategic initiatives for business development into successful project delivery within the Area. You will serve as the Principal-In-Charge, Client Manager or Senior Project Manager for critical projects delivered within the Area, responsible for coordinating staffing and technical resources with service leaders throughout HDR.

As PDL, you will collaborate closely with Area water leadership to advance the technical delivery of projects, and mentorship of Area staff. Your direct reports may include local project managers, project coordinators, and collaborative delivery leads. In addition to your primary responsibilities as summarized below, the PDL will be responsible for collaborating on technical delivery and business development for cross-business group opportunities with HDR's Transportation, Resources, Architecture, and Building Engineering Systems business groups. You will also support recruiting efforts to attract and retain eminent talent for our local program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop project management skills for staff across all Area offices (Pittsburgh, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Plymouth Meeting, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH)
• Provide project management team organization and leadership for projects across Area offices
• Perform project reviews focusing on delivery oversight, financials, schedule, quality, project staffing and mitigating risk.
• Oversee and coordinate with project managers, project coordinators, Area Quality Manager, Area project controls team, and Area Digital Delivery Lead for the success of projects and the Area WBG.
• Partner with the Area WBG Professional Services Leader on quality management and training.
• Coordinate with professional services leader and business class leads on technical staff assignments for projects across Area offices and workshare management with HDR Areas outside of Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia-Delaware.
• Perform delegated matrix of authority (MOA) responsibilities from BGM
• Support Area project management processes focusing on removing barriers to execution to support the successful and effective delivery of HDR projects.
• Actively participate in recruiting efforts for the Area WBG program.
• Support Collaborative Delivery and Owner Advisor projects and opportunities for the Area:
  • Sustain and grow trusted contractor and client relationships
  • Build and maintain toolkit of best practices and lessons learned for Area.
  • Lead overall Area collaborative delivery and owner advisor strategy in conjunction with market sector leadership and national collaborative delivery and owner advisor directors.
  • Coordinate inside HDR via matrix alignment at all levels.
  • Represent HDR in collaborative delivery industry associations.
  • Quality assurance oversight during project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years progressive experience in a role focused on understanding and solving client issues in the area's water, wastewater, water resource management and federal water regulatory, planning, and design practice.
• History of successful project and/or program management with a focus on technical delivery and project leadership.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects,
• A passion for staff mentoring and development especially with project and design managers.
• Success in initiating and managing growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team-first collaborative attitude.
• Self-motivated requiring minimal oversight.
• Well-organized with multi-tasking skills.
• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with design and construction teams positively and proactively.
• Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and/or Delaware PE (demonstrated ability to obtain the other by comity within 6 months of hire is acceptable).

Keywords: Project Delivery Leader, Water Practice Leader, Water Program Manager, Water Project Manager, Senior Water Project Manager, Water Operations Manager, Drinking Water Leader, Wastewater Leader, Water Infrastructure Leader, Water Resources Manager, Water Practice Manager, Engineering Manager Water, Municipal Water Project Manager, Water Market Sector Leader, Principal Water Engineer, Client Manager Water, Water Business Development Manager, Collaborative Delivery Leader, Owner Advisor, Water Design Manager, Regional Water Leader, Water Group Manager, PE Water Engineer, Water Program Director, Infrastructure Program Manager.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Ohio}: 152,040 - $217,200. Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh Other Locations: United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Water Treatment Job Posting: Oct 19, 2026