Drinking Water Program Manager | Water Infrastructure

HDR; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Drinking Water Project Manager within the Water Business Group to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering water treatment plant upgrades and related projects. The role includes client management for customers in Iowa and Nebraska, with responsibility for design, production, and compliance.

The candidate will coordinate with engineers and CAD/BIM staff, manage contracts, and contribute to marketing and business development, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• PE license is required.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Strong leadership and client development skills.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required; Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop facility planning documents, process design, detailed designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water treatment plant upgrades.
• Administer construction contracts and support marketing efforts; act as client manager for multiple clients in IA/Neb area.
• Coordinate with staff engineers and CAD/BIM technicians to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Develop client relations and participate in contracting, design, and production.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Team coordination

Project management

Water treatment design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access (plus)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Drinking Water Project Manager within the Water Business Group to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering water treatment plant upgrades and related projects. The role includes client management for customers in Iowa and Nebraska, with responsibility for design, production, and compliance.

The candidate will coordinate with engineers and CAD/BIM staff, manage contracts, and contribute to marketing and business development, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.