Drinking Water Project Manager

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Drinking Water Project Manager to supervise projects in Missouri. This role involves leading technical teams on municipal drinking water system designs and managing client relations while ensuring quality and compliance. Suitable candidates will possess strong project management skills and technical expertise, contributing to HDR's mission in water services.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams in planning and design of water facilities.
• Manage project lifecycle from development to closeout.
• Strengthen client relationships and support business development efforts.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Quality Assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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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?

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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.

HDR is seeking an experienced Drinking Water Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in our Missouri locations of St Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, or Columbia. In this position, you will support the growth and delivery of HDR’s Drinking Water Market Sector in St Louis and throughout Missouri and Kansas. You will lead multi-discipline teams in the planning and design of treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems, including condition assessment, asset management, and master planning.

As the Drinking Water Project Manager, you will help to promote the advancement of business development strategies, pursuit of new clients and new projects; maintain and strengthen existing client relationships; provide project management and technical expertise for key projects; and support staff development. Specific responsibilities include: Direct and coordinate projects with technical complexity, including management of teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to closeout).

• Participate in developing marketing initiatives to identify and capture expanding service opportunities.
• Establish and maintain client relationships.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Support contractual negotiations, and lead design production and review meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload balance through the project lifecycle to drive successful completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort of team to deliver contracted services within budget and schedule.
• Work closely with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with other Business Class and Marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a champion role in selected key pursuits.
• Serve as Project Manager for key/strategic projects, provide technical input for Business Class, and assist in developing capabilities of Business Class staff.
• Supervise project staff and mentor staff.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred
• Experience with designing of complex municipal drinking water systems.
• Strong technical background and experience in designing treatment facilities and collection systems
• Proven project leadership, project management (staffing, schedule, and budget), and mentorship skills
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong business development and strategic planning skills
• A team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• An active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must
• Preference is given to local candidates
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations:

United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Water Treatment

Job Posting:

Jun 16, 2025


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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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