Environmental Project Manager

HDR; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for an Environmental Project Manager to join their New York/New Jersey Environmental Science and Planning practice. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical expertise, and engaging in water resource management projects, contributing to the company's commitment to positive environmental impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away and parental leave

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• 2 years project management experience needed.
• Ability to interact with design teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental tasks/projects for core water business sectors.
• Provide technical expertise and assist in growing HDR's environmental program.
• Oversee project management, including budget development and management.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Writing

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

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 Environmental Project Manager with either engineering/design or planning and permitting experience to join our New York/New Jersey Environmental Science and Planning practice. The ideal candidate must be a seller/doer who is well-rounded, team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and capable of coordinating and working on multiple activities related to water resource management, coastal engineering, renewable energy, resiliency and sustainable design, Federal water projects, and environmental permitting while leading multidisciplinary planning and design teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in watershed planning, regulatory frameworks including direct experience working with Federal and state

agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, NYSDEC and NJDEP and experience preparing and leading environmental desktop and field studies, assessments, and state and federal permit applications and approvals.

Individuals who have succeeded in this position are comfortable corresponding directly with clients, self-motivated and possess versatility, a willingness to fully engage in a variety of tasks, effective time management and excellent technical writing and visualization skills.

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

• Work as a member of our environmental sciences and planning section and Water Resources Management team.
• Provide technical expertise at project level and assist with growing HDR's environmental program through advancing growth initiatives including development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of our environmental services.
• Take responsibility for project management and staff management, as well as marketing, business development and client management and engage in discussions of staff career growth including professional trainings and certifications
• Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of project through successful completion, utilizing our technology, standards and project delivery practices
• Plan and direct environmental tasks/projects for our core Water Business Group market sectors including Federal water, water resource management, drinking water, water/wastewater, and other programs as identified.
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, NEPA/SEQRA documents and similar reports/documents as needed.
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
• Support regional and national projects in specific areas of technical expertise and be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination.
• Take responsibility for project management, including development and management of project budgets, schedules and quality of products, and management of subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.
• Experience with federal water programs, coastal, NEPA/SEQRA, and renewable energy permitting/planning work in NY/NJ.
• Masters degree in related field
• Certification as an engineer or planner
• Previous experience with USACE and/or NOAA
• Previous consulting experience.
• Preferring certifications: PMP, PWS, CWB or other relevant certifications
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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.

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.) {Albany}: $110,950 - $158,500, {New York, NY}: $138,688 - $198,125, {White Plains, NY}: $138,688 - $198,125, {Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $138,688 - $198,125

Primary Location:

United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Other Locations:

United States-New York-Albany, United States-New York-New York, United States-New York-Tarrytown

Industry:

Environment/Sciences

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting:

Jun 11, 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, Science, and Engineering

• Industries

  Environmental Services and Civil Engineering

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