Project Manager-Water​/Wastewater Engineering

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.

In the role we’ll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Be responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience required;
  Access experience is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) (Boston, MA): $138,012 - $197,160

Primary

Location:

United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Other Locations:
United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Rhode Island, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Water Treatment
Job Posting:
Dec 1, 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.