Senior Project Manager

Overview

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.

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.

• 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 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 firm‑wide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• Active commitment to our employee‑owned culture is a must

United States - Nebraska - Omaha

Expected compensation range: $116,000 - $231,000, depending on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

October 28, 2025

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.