Project Manager; Water

Overview

HDR’s Water Business Group is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead program delivery and manage multi-disciplinary engineering projects. The role involves overseeing project execution, building client relationships, and guiding technical teams.

• Plan, direct, and manage small to medium‑scale single‑discipline projects and large‑scale multi‑disciplinary engineering projects.
• Coordinate work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships, participating 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, focusing 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 of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

United States – Multiple locations available.

Full‑time, Regular employee status.

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.