Senior Drinking Water Project Manager

Senior Drinking Water 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 NTX/OK/AR Water Business Group is expanding, and we're seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers 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. We have positions available in NTX/OK/AR for seasoned professionals ready to shape the future of water infrastructure as HDR's newest employee-owners. In 2024, Engineering News-Record ranked HDR sixth nationally in the Water category. With over 2,000 professionals, our Water Business Group provides a comprehensive suite of traditional and cross-sector services, allowing us to address the nation's water challenges with integrated, forward-thinking strategies. Our capabilities include utility master planning, wastewater and drinking water treatment, water reuse, flood protection, resource management, applied research, transmission and distribution, asset management, program and construction management, funding strategy, stakeholder engagement, and much more.

As a Senior Drinking Water Project Manager within our NTX/OK/AR 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 include:

• Leading planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
• Strategically overseeing project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Cultivating and expanding key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations.
• Directing and facilitating internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Navigating complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies.
• Guiding the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity.
• Managing project financials—monitoring budgets, forecasting performance, and proactively allocating resources.
• Collaborating closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals.
• Providing mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team.
• Supporting firmwide initiatives and contributing to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

Required qualifications include:

• 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.

HDR is 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.