Project Manager-Water​/Wastewater Engineering

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. We are known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, but we do much more. We create an unshakable foundation for progress with multidisciplinary teams that include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. We believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that our work can add meaning and value to the world. Ideas inspire positive change. Thinking outside the lines can illuminate new perspectives. Small details lead to important realizations. Above all, we believe collaboration is the way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to advance our water, wastewater, and stormwater design efforts across the New England area. The role involves client development, project management, and project delivery responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have experience in water/wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction administration, focusing on condition assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, wet weather planning, stormwater management, utilities, alternatives analysis, GIS analysis, and asset management. A combination of these areas is preferred.

Our team is growing and engaged in challenging, innovative projects. We work within multidisciplinary teams to plan and design integrated, sustainable infrastructure that optimizes operations, reduces costs, and minimizes failures. We value partnership with our clients.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects and large, complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Coordinate work of engineers and planning teams throughout project development
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract documentation
• Coordinate workload and ensure timely completion of documents
• Track financial aspects and adjust efforts to stay within schedule
• Collaborate with project and department managers for reviews and oversight
• Perform technical analyses and prepare reports
• Lead studies related to infrastructure planning and improvements
• Lead client project and technical meetings or workshops
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and design staff
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience including project management
• PE license or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience with wastewater infrastructure planning and design

Candidates residing in the New England area are preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work is about who you work for, what you do, and how you do it. Our values and employee ownership culture foster networking, contribution, and collaboration. We support your career growth with multiple opportunities along the way.