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? 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.

In the role of Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Establish and maintain client relations and be involved with marketing, acquiring new business and performing contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Area Water Business Group Manager and Water Client Development Manager to identify upcoming pursuits, lead pursuit teams, lead annual qualification solicitations, and perform other business development and marketing activities as required.
• Independently manage detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, tanks and other water and wastewater storage and conveyance systems
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, typically in excess of $2 million fee and involving a large project staff.
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• When appropriate, serve as the Principal, Technical Manager, or Quality Control Reviewer on projects and pursuits.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews
• Implement and direct staff on proper use of QA/QC procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years engineering experience with 8+ years PM experience
• Proven project leadership, project management (staffing, schedule, scope compliance, and budget), and mentorship skills
• Strong industry relationships
• PMP

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

Primary Location: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting: Oct 20, 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.