Civil Engineering Program/Project Manager

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR, based in Denver, Colorado, seeks a skilled Multi-Discipline Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead water projects from design through construction. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets for large, multi-discipline teams serving private and Federal clients.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in structural/civil engineering, PE license, and strong communication skills. This role supports HDR’s Water Group across market sectors and emphasizes employee-owned culture and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering license (PE) required or eligible.
• Minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience.
• Experience with dam and water construction projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Must be an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Project Manager on large-scale heavy civil engineering projects.
• Lead in the development of scope and schedule during design and construction of large-scale heavy civil engineering projects.
• Management of resources throughout delivery of heavy-civil construction projects.
• Support project delivery, support programs, and execution of construction projects.
• Lead or support planning of scope, schedule and fee of heavy-civil construction projects.
• Mentor and coach other project managers across the organization in the development and delivery of projects.
• Participate in marketing efforts of both external and internal clients.
• Perform other duties, as needed

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

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.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Multi-Discipline Civil Engineering Project Manager with a background in design of water projects including water pipelines, pumping plants, dams, levees, appurtenant infrastructure, structures, and SCADA projects with the technical skills and desire to support our Water Business Group across all Market Sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale civil engineering projects from concept, through design, and construction. The candidate will be expected to have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to manage large teams with a wide range of experience and expertise.

Based in Denver, Colorado, this person will work under the direction of their supervisor to provide project management services for multiple discipline civil engineering projects. As a project manager this person will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, resource management, and budget on complex engineering projects working with both private and Federal clients.

In the role of Multi-Discipline Civil Engineer Project, you will be responsible for the following Key Responsibilities:

• Function as a Project Manager on large-scale heavy civil engineering projects.
• Lead in the development of scope and schedule during design and construction of large-scale heavy civil engineering projects.
• Management of resources throughout delivery of heavy-civil construction projects.
• Support project delivery, support programs, and execution of construction projects.
• Lead or support planning of scope, schedule and fee of heavy-civil construction projects.
• Mentor and coach other project managers across the organization in the development and delivery of projects.
• Participate in marketing efforts of both external and internal clients.
• Perform other duties, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience
• Project management skills include budgeting, scheduling, and recourse management.
• Master’s degree in engineering
• Experience with project management of dam construction and water construction projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
• Experience in design calculations and layouts
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
• Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• 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, 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.) Colorado: $129,899.00 - $185,570.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting: Aug 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.