Civil/Municipal Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Civil/Municipal Project Manager to lead multiple projects within our Water Business Group. You’ll coordinate engineering design, specifications, and client meetings to deliver on time and within budget across central Texas sites.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, 7+ years of related experience, and MS Office and MS Project proficiency. HDR emphasizes collaboration, employee ownership, and a diverse, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project required.

Responsibilities

• Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently.
• Responsible for leading engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establishing design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection and working directly with the owners and clients.
• Establish client relations and be involved with leading marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing/workload through the project's development to complete documents on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor local project staff and serve as client manager for strategic clients in the central Texas region.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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. #LI-JG9
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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR is currently in need of a Civil/Municipal Project Managerto work as a member of our growing office in Houston or Corpus Christi, TX.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Civil/Municipal Project Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently
• Responsible for leading engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establishing appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection and working directly with the owners and clients
• Establish client relations and be involved with leading marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines, and be responsible for coordinating staffing/workload through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule and within budget
• Work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers or Company Controllers and the Area Manager and Managing Principal for project reviews
• Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans and objectives
• Typically mentor local project staff that are less experienced Project Managers to help develop their professional growth
• Serve as client manager for several strategic clients within the central Texas region
• Perform other duties as needed

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

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-Texas-Houston

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.