Waste Senior Project Manager

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This role involves close collaboration with HDR’s Resources and Waste leadership, as well as local teams, to support geographic and regional program development. The ideal candidate will bring senior-level expertise in managing a wide range of solid waste projects, including landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), waste-to-energy (WTE), organics processing (compost/AD), and solid waste planning. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets, providing facility planning and engineering support, and maintaining strong client relationships through project execution and business development.

The role also involves identifying market trends, supporting proposal development, conducting pre-proposal site visits, and delivering client-centric presentations. Candidates should be experienced in feasibility studies, cost estimating, capital improvement planning, and operational monitoring across various solid waste facilities throughout North America.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervise project staff and mentor less experienced solid waste technical staff and project managers.
• Collaborate with Section Manager and waste client development leads to prioritize marketing targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners, including general contractors.
• Leverage HDR resources for cross-sector collaboration with targeted clients.
• Develop marketing strategies and proposals for solid waste clients.
• Work with local leadership and the New England Resources Business Group Manager to identify market opportunities and foster growth.
• Identify key talent and assist in recruitment and retention efforts.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with solid waste and recycling regulations in New England required.
• Experience with waste master planning, zero waste initiatives, and diversion programs is a plus.
• Zero waste certification…