Senior Project Manager; Water

HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding and seeks seasoned professionals for the role of Senior Project Manager. The position provides an opportunity to lead complex, high‑profile projects, shape client relationships, and drive strategic initiatives within the water sector.

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
• Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Cultivate and expand key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations.
• Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies.
• Guide the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity.
• Manage project financials—monitor budgets, forecast performance, and proactively allocate resources.
• Collaborate closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team.
• Support firm‑wide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project;
  Access experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Compensation range: $116,000 – $231,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Primary

Location:

United States – Nebraska, Omaha. Other locations:
United States – Texas (Round Rock & Fort Worth), North Carolina (Charlotte), Florida (Doral), Minnesota (Saint Louis Park), Wyoming (Cheyenne), California (Long Beach & Irvine), & others.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history, arrest, and conviction records. ()