HDR

Wastewater Project Manager

HDR • $95K — $115K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 7 years related experience, including 2 years in project management
  • Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage wastewater projects from planning to startup
  • Serve as Project Manager for various wastewater treatment improvements
  • Develop strong relationships with public and private clients
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams for project execution
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout projects
  • Conduct project meetings and presentations with stakeholders
  • Support business development through client engagement and proposal preparation

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship and support for junior engineers
  • Employee ownership culture
  • Diverse project portfolio across municipal and industrial clients
  • Strong focus on teamwork and collaboration
Full Job Description
In the role of Wastewater Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

  • Lead and manage municipal and industrial wastewater projects from planning and design through construction and startup
  • Serve as Project Manager for wastewater treatment plant improvements, process optimization projects, industrial pretreatment systems, nutrient removal facilities, pump stations, collection systems, and water reuse projects
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with both public-sector and private-sector clients
  • Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation engineers
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead project meetings, workshops, and presentations with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
  • Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, project interviews, and strategic planning
  • Identify and pursue opportunities with municipal utilities, industrial manufacturers, food and beverage producers, and other wastewater clients
  • Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and project managers
  • Implement HDR quality management and QA/QC procedures
  • Coordinate staffing and workload planning to successfully deliver multiple projects concurrently
  • Track project financial performance and coordinate with operational and business leadership on project reviews
  • Perform other duties as needed


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering field
  • 10+ years of experience with municipal or industrial wastewater treatment and treatment process design
  • Experience with municipal or industrial wastewater treatment and treatment process design
  • Experience working with food and beverage, manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductor, data center, or other industrial clients
  • Existing relationships with municipal utilities and/or private-sector clients in Wisconsin or the Midwest
  • PMP certification
  • Experience managing large multidisciplinary wastewater projects
  • Business development and client management experience


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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
  • 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 is required
  • Demonstrated leadership 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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