Engineering Project Manager (Water)

HDR, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Engineering in Honolulu, Hawaii, to lead multi-discipline design teams and manage complex projects from planning through delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, a PE license, seven years of related experience including PM exposure, and proficiency with MS Office/Project. A Master's degree and PMP-certified preferred. The position is full-time with an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; seven+ years of related experience including two years in PM.
• Must hold a professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized in the job location.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required; demonstrated leadership and ownership culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline design teams and manage project scope and schedule.
• Direct and monitor large or complex small-to-medium projects.
• Review scope of work, develop proposals, and manage staffing and QA/QC.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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?

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.

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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 has operated in Hawaii, Guam and throughout the Indo-Pacific region for 40 years, and we are currently one of the largest providers of Architecture and Engineering services in the region. Our Project Managers and Engineers collaborate with a team of local Hawaii-based small business to deliver the most challenging projects from Diego Garcia to Hawaii, from Australia to Japan. We also have the capability to reach back to over 12,000 employees worldwide when specialized expertise is needed. We have a record of outstanding, award winning performance delivering projects in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific.

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

• Manage and lead multi-discipline project design teams, including subconsultants, and establish work priorities while putting an emphasis on quality and productivity.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and manage several small to medium-sized projects concurrently.
• Prepare and/or review civil engineering scope of work and fee estimates for proposals.
• Collaborate with operations and other managers to review project workload, status, and staffing requirements.
• When appropriate, serve as the Technical Manager, or Quality Control Reviewer on projects and pursuits.
• Supervise and mentor staff, and provide new employee mentoring, as needed.
• Work with direct reports to establish annual performance and development goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Advance the skill level of personnel through training, education, experience, etc.
• Perform project engineering duties when required.
• Collaborate with Area Water Business Group Manager and Water Business Development Manager to identify upcoming pursuits, participate in pursuit teams, maintain client relationships, and perform other business development and marketing activities as required.
• Track financial aspects of projects and ensure that work is completed within the negotiated scope of work and schedule.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Interest in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits. Honolulu, Hawaii: $120,000 - $175,000

Primary Location: United States-Hawaii-Honolulu

Other Locations: United States-Hawaii-Maui

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Aug 11, 2026