Civil​/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste

Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste)

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe waste is more than management, it's also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you'll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation.

You'll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

The primary duties of this position include all aspects of technical engineering, project management, project pursuits, marketing, and client relationship management. Work primarily focused on civil and environmental projects which include vertical facilities, land development, site grading, local land use permitting, federal and state permitting, storm water design, volume calculations, geotechnical/geosynthetics, feasibility studies, capital planning, operations planning, and other civil/site requirements such as utilities.

Other general civil/environmental experience with planning, engineering analysis, cost estimating, design, construction management, planning, and permitting/regulatory compliance is required. Municipal solid waste (MSW), coal combustion residual (CCR), along with other waste management experience a plus. Planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of civil/site and environmental projects (landfills, vertical facilities, brownfields, remediation). Experienced with and/or knowledgeable of storm water controls, groundwater monitoring and remediation networks, leachate management systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, and site layout/infrastructure elements (utilities, roads, support buildings, soil borrow areas, etc.).

Function as a lead project designer, engineer of record, and project manager on small to large projects, and is expected to demonstrate a history of progressive experience effectively leading similar scale projects. Responsible for assisting team leadership in sustaining and growing client relationships and organizing and contributing to overall business development opportunities. A core component of this will be identifying upcoming project opportunities and participating in the project pursuit and proposal development, including developing scopes of work and budgets.

Coordinate and interface with junior staff to mentor and continue to grow our team. Other duties, as required.

PMP certification

Bachelor's degree in related field 7 years related experience A minimum of 2 years project management experience Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln

Waste

Full-time

Regular Business Class :
Waste Services

Aug 12, 2026