HDR

Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR • $100K — $130K *
Syracuse, NY 13210In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10 years of related experience
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • MS Office and MS Project proficiency
  • Leadership and strategic planning skills
  • Commitment to employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of large engineering projects
  • Serve as client-facing project manager for technical delivery
  • Strategically oversee project execution for scope, schedule, and budget
  • Support client management and business development activities
  • Facilitate internal and external project alignment meetings
  • Navigate regulatory environments representing HDR
  • Develop project documentation and engineering reports
  • Manage project financials and resource allocation
  • Mentor staff and foster a culture of excellence
  • Contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Leadership development and mentorship
  • Engagement in high-impact projects
  • Involvement in business development activities
Full Job Description
HDR's Water Business Group is expanding in Upstate New York, and we're seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager 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.

As a Senior Project Manager within our 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:

  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
  • Serve as the trusted client-facing project manager for a variety of technical delivery projects.
  • Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
  • Lead and/or support client management and business development activities including pursuit planning, proposals, interviews, and client strategy.
  • Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies.
  • 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

  • Masters of Engineering in Civil or Environmental
  • 12 years related experience in water / wastewater industry
  • Existing and established relationships with clients in the Upstate New York water / wastewater marketplace
  • Proven leadership and commitment to the technical development and mentorship of staff
  • Experience developing detailed scopes and fees for a wide variety of planning and design projects
  • Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Preference given to local candidates.


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Qualifications

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

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
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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