Project Manager (Water)
$103k - $205kHDR
Project Manager (Water)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? HDR's Water Business Group is growing, and we are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead our program forward. This is an exciting opportunity to join our industry leading 100% employee-owned firm in an influential leadership role. We have opportunities across the US for talented people like yourself to join HDR and become our next employee-owner! 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.As an Project Manager in our Water Business Group, you'll be the cornerstone of our project delivery. You'll oversee both small-scale single-discipline planning efforts and large, multi-disciplinary design projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on managing details, building strong client relationships, and leading talented technical teams. Key responsibilities include:Plan, direct, and manage small to medium-sized single-discipline projects and large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.Coordinate and balance work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution throughout the project lifecycle.Build and maintain lasting client relationships, taking part in marketing, contract negotiations, and design and production meetings.Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to align stakeholders and drive progress.Interface with governing agencies during project reviews and permitting processes.Conduct and facilitate work sessions focused on design development and contract documentation.Track project budgets, monitor financial performance, and align resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope.Partner with project controllers, business group leaders, and accounting teams to provide regular project status updates and financial reviews.Perform technical analyses and prepare clear, concise engineering reports.Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers, with a focus on developing strong technical skills in water/wastewater engineering.Support firm-wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed.Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering, seven years of related experience, a minimum of two years of project management experience, a professional engineer (PE or P.Eng) license, MS Office and MS Project experience, demonstrated leadership skills, and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.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 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 is $103,000 - $205,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)Primary location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha. Other locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Minnesota, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Wyoming, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maine, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Wisconsin, United States-Maryland-Lusby, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Michigan, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Maryland, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Washington, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Utah, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Louisiana, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Virginia, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Massachusetts, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Kentucky, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-South Dakota, United States-Georgia-Savannah, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Tennessee, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Idaho, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-North Carolina-Greensboro, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-South Carolina, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Illinois, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Pennsylvania, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Iowa, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Georgia, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Oregon, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Hawaii, United States-Washington-Bellingham, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Ohio, United States-Florida, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Nevada, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Colorado, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-New York, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Arizona, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Nebraska, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-New Jersey, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Texas-Brownsville, United States-New York-New York, United States-Alaska, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Dakota, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Montana, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Wood
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