Senior Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

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HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader in the water and wastewater field to join our already strong Rocky Mountain Water program in our Colorado Springs, Colorado office.

The primary duties of this position will include marketing, planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of medium to large multi‑disciplinary water and wastewater projects with high degrees of technical complexity. More specifically the Sr. Water‑Wastewater PM will be expected to effectively interface with clients and independently lead and supervise teams of engineers and CAD professionals to create detailed master plans, designs including plans and specifications, and estimates for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment related systems.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close‑out)
• Responsible for all aspects of large multi‑discipline projects or medium‑sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

• Master’s degree
• Experience in design of complex municipal water and wastewater systems. Strong technical background and experience in designing treatment systems, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems and water resource related projects.
• Local candidates preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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

Pay Transparency: $142,758 - $173,349

Primary

Location:

United States‑Colorado‑Colorado Springs

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Water Treatment

Job Posting:
Dec 9, 2025

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