Project Manager

Overview HDR is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead projects in HDRs Water Business Group. HDR is a 100% employee-owned firm with a culture of inclusion and collaboration. This role supports planning and design projects in water/wastewater and offers opportunities across the United States. What Youll Do Youll be the cornerstone of project delivery, overseeing both small-to-medium single-discipline planning efforts and large multi-disciplinary design projects. This role suits someone who thrives on managing details, building strong client relationships, and leading technical teams. Key Responsibilities Plan, direct, and manage small to medium-sized single-discipline projects and large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects. Coordinate and balance work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution throughout the project lifecycle. Build and maintain lasting client relationships, taking part 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, with a focus on developing strong technical skills in water/wastewater engineering. Support firm-wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 7 years related experience A minimum 2 years project management experience Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience is a plus) Demonstrated leadership skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe 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. Our Commitment 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, 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 is $103,000 - $205,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Full-time regular positions; temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Job Details Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States list of locations across the U.S. as applicable Industry Water Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Posting May 29, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to equal employment opportunity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories. #J-18808-Ljbffr