Drinking Water Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Drinking Water Project Manager in Omaha, Nebraska, to lead multidisciplinary teams in developing water treatment projects that ensure public health and environmental sustainability. This role involves planning and design, client management, and oversight of engineering specifications.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in drinking water processes and project management, with a commitment to improving community water systems. You'll have the opportunity to make impactful decisions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering projects for water treatment.
• Familiarity with water supply improvements and distribution systems.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of facility planning and design documents.
• Administer construction contracts during project implementation.
• Ensure project deadlines are met through effective coordination.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Drinking water process design

Client management

Regulatory compliance

Engineering specifications review

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CADD/BIM software

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

In the role of Drinking Water Project Manager we'll count on you to:

Independently lead multidisciplinary teams to develop facility planning documents, process design, detailed designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water treatment plant upgrades including lime softening, membrane treatment, disinfection, chemical feed systems; water supply improvements including water production wells and well field development; as well as distribution system infrastructure. The candidate will lead the administration of construction contracts during the construction of the improvements. The candidate will also support marketing efforts, is expected to be a client manager for multiple clients, who are primarily centered in the Iowa and Nebraska areas, and be an integral component in the expansion of our drinking water portfolio in the area.

Other specific responsibilities include working directly with clients, drinking water process design, establishing appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection, reviewing engineering specifications, and permitting and regulatory compliance. The project manager will be responsible for independently coordinating the work of staff engineers and CADD/BIM technicians throughout the development of projects while ensuring deadlines are met{