HDR's 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.
Are you ready to take the next step with a firm recognized for excellence? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your leadership supports high-performing teams delivering innovative solutions for valued clients? That's the culture you'll find at HDR.
In 2026, Engineering News-Record ranked HDR fifth 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.
What You'll Do:
As a Senior Project Manager within our Water Business Group, you'll lead the execution of complex, multi-disciplinary, high-profile projects, and strategic initiatives for Federal and municipal clients. 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:- Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary water/wastewater engineering projects and programs for Federal and municipal clients.
- Lead project pursuit activities for Federal clients through preparation of responses to project specific Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and contract level activities including development of SF330 Statement of Qualifications.
- Manage and lead project delivery for Federal clients within the Department of Interior.
- Navigate complex Federal and state regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies while maintaining compliance with Federal client policies and requirements.
- Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
- Cultivate and expand key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations.
- Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
- Guide the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity.
- Manage project financials: monitor budgets, forecast performance, and proactively allocate resources.
- Collaborate closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team.
- Support firmwide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.
Preferred Qualifications- A minimum of 20 years experience with civil infrastructure including site grading, drainage, roads, utilities, and water/wastewater infrastructure and related facilities.
- Experience in water/wastewater treatment facility structural design, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical systems is beneficial.
- A minimum 15 years project management experience
- Thorough understanding of project delivery for Federal clients
- Demonstrated experience with project managements activities including project controls, budgets, project scheduling, and team member scheduling.
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QualificationsRequired 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
