Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste)

HDR; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced civil/environmental engineer with project management and leadership capabilities in the United States. The role focuses on civil/site and environmental projects, including landfills and remediation, with opportunities to lead design, permitting, and client relations.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 7+ years of experience, and strong proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years related experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required by licensing board.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership and active employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, permit and manage civil/site and environmental projects (landfills, vertical facilities, brownfields, remediation).
• Coordinate storm water controls, groundwater monitoring and leachate management systems.
• Lead project design, engineer of record, and project management on small to large projects.
• Develop and pursue client relationships and business development opportunities.
• Identify upcoming project opportunities and assist in scope of work and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across teams.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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

We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

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
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

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.

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: Nov 13, 2025

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