Senior Project Manager; Water​/Wastewater Engineering

Senior Project Manager (Water / Wastewater Engineering)

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• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out).
• Manage all aspects of large multidisciplinary projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity and sizable project staff.
• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the project lifecycle and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects; coordinate and adjust work effort to meet budget and schedule parameters.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor less-experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture

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As employee-owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work daily. Our Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement for all employees.

United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach

United States-Virginia-Newport News

Water

Full-time

Regular

Industrial Water/Wastewater Services

Sep 23, 2025

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.