Civil & Environmental Project Manager - Solid Waste

Fairweather, LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste) to lead engineering, project management, and client relations for municipal and site projects. The role emphasizes design, permitting, and management across landfills, remediation, and regulatory compliance.

The selected candidate will manage scope, budgets, and schedules, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development within HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or equivalent experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• 2 years project management experience required.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and coordinate effectively.
• Strong organizational, project management and communication skills; active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/environmental project activities including design, management, and client relations.
• Manage civil/site and environmental projects (landfills, brownfields, remediation) and permitting.
• Coordinate with junior staff; mentor and grow the team.
• Support business development, pursuit, and proposal development; define scopes of work and budgets.
• Ensure governance, schedules, and client communications throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Civil/Environmental engineering

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

HDR in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste) to lead engineering, project management, and client relations for municipal and site projects. The role emphasizes design, permitting, and management across landfills, remediation, and regulatory compliance.

The selected candidate will manage scope, budgets, and schedules, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development within HDR's employee-owned culture.