Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' progressive experience leading design teams to implement water treatment and/or wastewater treatment projects through the planning, design, permitting, and construction phases. They will perform client development and management activities to support our North Carolina Water Business Group team. They will need to be skilled in studies, contributing to multiple design teams, coordinating with sub-consultants and utility client staff. This individual will also be expected to:

• Function as a Project Manager, and be responsible for executing projects and managing and developing multidiscipline teams utilizing HDR's business systems and project management tools.
• Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development, and training.
• Lead and mentor younger staff.
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in utility planning, asset management, and water/wastewater facilities planning and design.

Some regional/national travel will be expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years related or equivalent experience including project management experience
• Master's degree or equivalent PMP
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 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 is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Jul 30, 2025 - At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.