Environmental Project 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?

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.

We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

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In the role of Environmental Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine infrastructure projects for the following environmental services in Washington State:
  • Environmental and land use alternatives analyses and siting studies.
  • NEPA/SEPA documentation.
  • Federal, state, and local environmental and land use permit applications and permit acquisition.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development.
• Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Track, maintain and share regulatory changes coming from the federal and state governments.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance.
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff.
• Coordinate workload through entire project development and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule.
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
• Collaborate diligently with Water Business Group leadership and partners, WA ES&P BCL, and overall cross-sector team to elevate the practice and project delivery.
• Will require in-person participation in home office on a weekly basis.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or closely related field.
• Proven experience managing environmental review and permitting services for Water Resources, Wastewater or other Water Business Group – related projects in the Pacific Northwest.

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.