Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Operations Manager

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?

HDR’s Water Business Group is growing, and we are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead our program forward. This is an exciting opportunity to join our industry‑leading 100% employee‑owned firm in an influential leadership role. We have opportunities across the U.S. for talented people to become our next employee‑owner.

As a Project Manager in our Water Business Group, you’ll be the cornerstone of our project delivery. You’ll oversee both small‑scale single‑discipline planning efforts and large, multi‑disciplinary design projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on managing details, building strong client relationships, and leading talented technical teams.

• Plan, direct, and manage small to medium‑sized single‑discipline projects and large‑scale, complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects.
• Coordinate and balance work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships, taking part in marketing, contract negotiations, and design and production meetings.
• Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to align stakeholders and drive progress.
• Interface with governing agencies during project reviews and permitting processes.
• Conduct and facilitate work sessions focused on design development and contract documentation.
• Track project budgets, monitor financial performance, and align resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope.
• Partner with project controllers, business group leaders, and accounting teams to provide regular project status updates and financial reviews.
• Perform technical analyses and prepare clear, concise engineering reports.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers, with a focus on developing strong technical skills in water/wastewater engineering.
• Support firm‑wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success

$103,000 – $205,000 (dependent on skills, experience, education, and geographical location). (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

United States – Nebraska – Omaha

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industry: Water Treatment
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Employee status:
  Regular
• Business class:
  Water Treatment
• Job posting date:
  May 29, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir… – We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.