Wastewater Project Manager

Join to apply for the Wastewater Project Manager role at HDR
.

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe water is more than a resource – it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work directly supports public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you’re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR is seeking an experienced Wastewater Project Manager to help lead water projects in the Nebraska/Iowa area. Candidates for this position should enjoy a role in the water engineering industry that includes working closely with clients and internal staff to build successful teams. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work within an established Water Practice, support and manage various water projects in the area, and lead new business development opportunities with water clients.

• Participate in delivery of engineering services to meet client expectations, including technical and design leadership, and project management.
• Develop and manage projects with technical complexity, requiring coordination from multiple disciplines.
• Track and manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close‑out).
• Coordinate staffing and workload balance through the project life cycle to ensure successful completion of deliverables.
• Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Work closely with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen client relationships; contribute to and lead client management activities.
• Collaborate with other Water Market Sectors and business groups within HDR to meet client needs and expand HDR’s services with existing clients.
• Participate in developing and advancing corporate and regional water initiatives to identify and capture market opportunities.
• Participate in internal and external professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices including presentations for professional associations.
• Collaborate with other Business Class and Marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a champion role in selected key pursuits.
• Serve as Project Manager for key/strategic projects, provide technical input for Business Class, and assist in developing capabilities of Business Class staff.
• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng)
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project;
  Access experience is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary

Location:

United States‑Nebraska‑Omaha
Other Locations:
United States‑Iowa‑Cedar Rapids, United States‑Iowa‑Des Moines, United States‑Nebraska‑Lincoln

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Management

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.