Senior Project Manager

Overview

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. 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 high-impact leadership role with a 100% employee-owned firm. We have positions available across the U.S. for seasoned professionals ready to shape the future of water infrastructure as HDR’s new employee-owners.

HDR is committed to an inclusive culture where every employee is valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work every day. HDR’s Water Business Group provides a comprehensive suite of services addressing the nation’s water challenges with integrated, forward-thinking strategies.

Senior Project Manager within HDR’s Water Business Group will lead the execution of complex, high-profile projects and strategic client initiatives. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to internal teams, helping shape our technical and business approach across the water sector.

• 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, 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 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.
• Support firmwide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. We are committed to an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work.

As employee owners, HDR offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, retirement savings with employer match, and more. The compensation range for this position is $116,000 - $231,000, depending on skills, experience, education and location.

Primary

Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha. Other locations include multiple U.S. sites as listed.

Industry: Water.

Schedule:

Full-time. Employee Status:
Regular. Business Class:
Water Treatment. Job Posting:
May 29, 2025.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest records.