HDR

Federal Water Project Manager / SR PM

HDR$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 2 years in project management
  • Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
  • Commitment to employee-owned culture and active participation

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of complex, multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with client alignment and budget adherence
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with federal and military clients
  • Support business development activities including proposals and contract negotiations
  • Facilitate planning, design development, and contract document reviews
  • Coordinate staffing across disciplines for successful project delivery
  • Implement quality assurance and control procedures
  • Lead and mentor project teams and support staff development initiatives
  • Monitor financial performance and maintain accountability for project metrics
  • Stay informed of industry best practices and emerging trends

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on meaningful projects supporting military readiness and public infrastructure
  • Chance to build strong relationships with federal clients
  • Involvement in business development and expansion of federal water practice
  • Leadership opportunities through team mentorship and development
  • Participation in a committed employee-owned culture
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking an experienced Federal Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to serve as a key member of our Federal Water Team, leading the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects for federal agencies across the United States.

In this role, you will manage a wide range of projects, including water resources infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and water distribution systems. As the project leader, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for planning, design, and construction support services, ensuring successful project delivery from inception through closeout.

Beyond project execution, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and helping expand HDR's federal water practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support military readiness, environmental stewardship, and critical public infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while delivering exceptional service and value to our federal clients.

In the role of Federal Project Manager / Sr PM, we'll count on you to:

  • Lead, direct, and oversee all phases of complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning and design through construction support and project closeout.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining alignment with client objectives, budget expectations, and delivery schedules.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with federal and military clients, serving as a trusted advisor and key point of contact.
  • Support business development activities, including marketing efforts, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and project pursuits.
  • Facilitate project planning, design development, and contract document review sessions with clients, technical staff, and project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate resources and staffing across multiple disciplines to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
  • Collaborate with HDR leadership, including Business Managers, Project Controllers, Department Managers, and technical leaders, to monitor project performance and drive successful outcomes.
  • Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to ensure technical excellence and compliance with project requirements.
  • Support staff development initiatives and implement training programs aligned with HDR's strategic objectives.
  • Lead and mentor project teams, including coaching and developing less-experienced Project Managers and technical professionals.
  • Monitor project financial performance and maintain accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and profitability.
  • Maintain professional engineering licensure and stay informed of industry best practices and emerging federal market trends.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
  • 7 years related experience
  • A minimum of 2 years project management experience
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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