Civil/Municipal Project Manager

HDR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Civil/Municipal Project Manager for their Houston office, focusing on safe water infrastructure and sustainable community solutions. The role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with clients, and establishing strong client relations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of experience, with 2 years in project management and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This full-time position emphasizes leadership and commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience required.
• At least 2 years of project management experience necessary.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Lead engineering and project coordination.
• Mentor less experienced project staff for professional growth.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Job Overview

HDR is hiring a Civil/Municipal Project Manager for our office in Houston or Corpus Christi, Texas. This role focuses on delivering safe water infrastructure, modernizing systems, and driving sustainable solutions for communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Lead engineering/process design, project coordination, write engineering specifications, plan work, establish design methods, prepare reports, and coordinate equipment sizing and selection.
• Work directly with owners and clients, establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at project sites with technical professionals and other disciplines, coordinating staffing/workload through development to completion.
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, Area Manager, and Managing Principal for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and conduct training for personnel.
• Mentor less experienced project staff for professional growth.
• Serve as client manager for several strategic clients in central Texas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture.

Location & Employment

Primary Location: Houston, TX; Other Location: Corpus Christi, TX. Industry: Water. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Water Treatment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. All qualified applicants are considered, regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records.