Nebraska​/Iowa Drinking Water Project Manager

Job Overview

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:  Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe water is more than a resource, it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.

From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

• Independently lead multidisciplinary teams to develop facility planning documents, process design, detailed designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water treatment plant upgrades including lime softening, membrane treatment, disinfection, chemical feed systems; water supply improvements including water production wells and well‑field development; and distribution system infrastructure.
• Lead the administration of construction contracts during construction of the improvements.
• Support marketing efforts and act as a client manager for multiple clients primarily in the Iowa and Nebraska areas, contributing to expansion of our drinking water portfolio.
• Work directly with clients on drinking water process design, establish appropriate design methods, prepare reports, perform equipment sizing and selection, review engineering specifications, and ensure permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the work of staff engineers and CADD/BIM technicians throughout project development, ensuring deadlines are met and budget maintained.
• Develop excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills to work directly with facility owners; establish client relations essential for client development, marketing, contracting, design, and production.

• 7 years of related experience, including municipal water planning, design, and project management.
• Strong technical background in process design for water treatment facilities.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills.
• Self‑motivated with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience handling multiple assignments.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating project details.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Active in area municipal drinking water industry associations is a strong plus.

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

Primary

Location:

United States – Nebraska – Omaha

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Water Treatment

Job Posting Date:
Nov 18, 2025

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.