Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste)

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil/Environmental Project Manager to lead projects in solid waste infrastructure. Responsibilities include planning and design, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, at least 7 years of experience, and a professional engineering license. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change in waste management.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Requires a professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng).

Responsibilities

• Plan and design civil/site and environmental projects.
• Serve as lead project designer and project manager.
• Assist in sustaining and growing client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Engineering Design

Storm water controls

Groundwater monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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.

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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 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

• 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

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

Job Posting

Nov 13, 2025

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering and Environmental Services

Business Class

Waste Services

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.