Construction Services Project Manager

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

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Construction Services Project Manager for our Water Business Group in Asheville, NC.

You will lead constructability reviews, oversee construction phase services, and coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and owners to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years of construction planning and management, and proficiency with Procore/Prolog/Primavera/Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in construction planning, submittals, scheduling, and site safety.
• Experience with Office software.
• Experience with Procore/Prolog/Primavera/Bluebeam.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability reviews of project designs.
• Lead construction administration phase for water/wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and owners.
• Manage client relations and staff supervision on assigned projects.
• Support North Carolina Area Water/Wastewater team with project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

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?

Watch Our Story: '  https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business 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 in need of a Construction Services Project Manager to join our Water Business Group team in Asheville, NC with a technical background in water and wastewater treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline construction. The Project Manager will be responsible for performing constructability reviews of project designs and leading projects during the construction administration phase. Project types could include water and wastewater treatment plants, water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations and related infrastructure projects. The candidate must be skilled in construction administration phase services coordination and management as a consulting engineer, coordinating with contractors, sub-consultants, and utility owners, coordinating technical specifications and design drawings with the design and construction team, and performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct construction administration services staff and perform client management activities to support our North Carolina Area-based Water/Wastewater team.

This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE or ability to obtain in North Carolina within 6 months preferred but not required.
• Experience in the construction and / or design area.
• Experience with water/wastewater projects primarily focused on treatment plants, pump stations and pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services

Job Posting: Oct 23, 2026