Conveyance Project Manager

Responsibilities

• The Conveyance Project Manager will be tasked with planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of conveyance, pipeline, asset management or pump station projects.
• Lead engineering/process design, project coordination, determine and write engineering specifications, develop plans, establish design methods, prepare reports, coordinate engineering and prepare equipment sizing and selection documents while working directly with owners and clients.
• Establish client relations and lead marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in collaboration with technical professionals; coordinate staffing and workload to complete documents on schedule and within budget.
• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Participate in business development, including client interaction, proposal development, and professional societies.
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Coordinators, Area Manager and Managing Principal for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and deliver training to personnel per strategic plans and objectives.
• Mentor less experienced local Project Managers, aid professional growth, and participate in recruitment and hiring.
• Participate in Conveyance Related Practice Groups.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in planning, designing, project engineering, project management and construction of pump station and pipeline projects.
• Strong business development and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in large‑scale pump station and pipeline projects, condition assessment, design and rehabilitation.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to actively participating in an employee‑owned culture.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States – Iowa – Des Moines
• Other Locations: United States – Nebraska – Omaha
• Industry: Water
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines
• Job Posting: May 22, 2026

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.