Conveyance Project Manager

HDR; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Conveyance Project Manager in the United States (Nebraska). You will lead pump station and pipeline projects, directing engineering design, QA/QC, and client coordination to meet schedule and budget while mentoring staff.

Ideal candidates bring a PE license, a BS in Engineering, 7+ years in related roles (including PM), and strong business development skills within an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience including 2 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license recognized by the licensing board.
• MS Office and MS Project proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of conveyance and pipeline projects.
• Lead engineering/process design, project coordination, equipment sizing and selection.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing/workload to complete documents on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in business development, including client interaction and proposals.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and training aligned with strategic plans.
• Mentor junior project staff and participate in staffing/hiring.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Business development

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

MS Office

MS Project

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.

In the role of Senior Conveyance Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• The Conveyance Project Manager will be tasked with planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of conveyance and pipeline projects, asset management, or pump station projects.
• 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.
• Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently.
• Participate in business development, including client interaction, proposal development, and participation in professional societies
• Work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Coordinators 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.
• Mentor local project staff that are less experienced Project Managers to help develop their professional growth. Be active in recruitment and hiring.
• Participate in Conveyance Related Practice Groups,
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in planning, designing, project engineering, project management, and construction of pump station and pipeline projects
• Strong business development and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in large scale pump station and pipeline projects, condition assessment, design and rehabilitation
• Hydraulic modeling software experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• 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
• 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-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations:United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Pump Stations and Pipelines Job Posting:Aug 11, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Assurance and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.