Senior Project Manager
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Water Management -
Engineering
Operations Manager, Water Management
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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work daily and foster an inclusive culture across the company and communities. What is our impact on the world?
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. Positions are available across the U.S. for seasoned professionals ready to shape the future of water infrastructure as HDR’s newest employee‑owners.
HDR was ranked sixth nationally in the Water category by Engineering News‑Record in 2024. With over 2,000 professionals, our Water Business Group offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and cross‑sector services: 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 more.
What You’ll Do:
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 act as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to internal teams, shaping our technical and business approach across the water sector.
Key Responsibilities- Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
- 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.
- Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies.
- Guide 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 10 years related experience.
- A minimum of 5 years project management experience.
- 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.
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work daily. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and engagement. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a…
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