Civil/Environmental Project Manager (Solid Waste)

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced project manager in Omaha, Nebraska, to oversee civil and environmental projects. The ideal candidate will lead the design and administration of projects involving landfills and remediation, managing teams and client relationships effectively.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree, have 7 years of related experience, and at least 2 years in project management. The role is full-time and emphasizes leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience is needed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interact with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project designer and project manager on civil/environmental projects.
• Assist in business development and client relationship management.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate project work.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Technical design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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?

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification
• PMP certification
• LI-BC1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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

Business Class: Waste Services

Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025