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Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste)

HDR

Davenport (IA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Civil/Environmental Project Manager to lead diverse projects in solid waste management. This role emphasizes technical engineering, project management, and client relationship building, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with the ability to mentor junior staff and drive business development. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating sustainable solutions and making a positive impact on communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Employee Ownership
Growth Opportunities
Collaborative Work Environment
Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

  • 7 years related experience in civil/environmental projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Experience in project management and client relations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage technical engineering and project management for civil projects.
  • Lead project design and client relationship management.
  • Coordinate with junior staff and mentor team members.

Skills

Project Management
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Client Relationship Management
Leadership Skills
Technical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office
MS Project
AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste)

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of this position include all aspects of technical engineering, project management, project pursuits, marketing, and client relationship management. Work primarily focused on civil and environmental projects which include vertical facilities, land development, site grading, local land use permitting, federal and state permitting, storm water design, volume calculations, geotechnical/geosynthetics, feasibility studies, capital planning, operations planning, and other civil/site requirements such as utilities. Other general civil/environmental experience with planning, engineering analysis, cost estimating, design, construction management, planning, and permitting/regulatory compliance is required. Municipal solid waste (MSW), coal combustion residual (CCR), along with other waste management experience a plus.

  • Planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of civil/site and environmental projects (landfills, vertical facilities, brownfields, remediation).
  • Experienced with and/or knowledgeable of storm water controls, groundwater monitoring and remediation networks, leachate management systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, and site layout/infrastructure elements (utilities, roads, support buildings, soil borrow areas, etc.).
  • Function as a lead project designer, engineer of record, and project manager on small to large projects, and is expected to demonstrate a history of progressive experience effectively leading similar scale projects.
  • Responsible for assisting team leadership in sustaining and growing client relationships and organizing and contributing to overall business development opportunities.
  • A core component of this will be identifying upcoming project opportunities and participating in the project pursuit and proposal development, including developing scopes of work and budgets.
  • Coordinate and interface with junior staff to mentor and continue to grow our team.
  • Other duties, as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 7 years related experience
  • A minimum 2 years project management experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree.
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience with civil/site/environmental projects
  • Proven leadership and Project Management skills.
  • Professional engineer (PE) license in Nebraska and/or Iowa is preferred
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in project development and execution in the Public and Private sectors.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations:

United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln

Industry:

Waste

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Waste Services

Job Posting:

Apr 29, 2025


At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative 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.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management, Consulting, and Engineering
  • Industries
    Civil Engineering and Environmental Services

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