Environmental Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead permitting, compliance, and NEPA-related programs for major infrastructure projects in the transportation sector.

The role involves guiding field teams, coordinating with agencies, and ensuring projects meet environmental requirements while aligning with client goals and schedules. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of NEPA and environmental experience, strong technical writing, and a collaborative, employee-owned mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years related environmental experience
• 2+ years project management experience
• Ability to interact with design teams and communicate effectively
• Active participant in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale environmental permitting and compliance programs for major infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review NEPA documents and oversee field work and reports for major permits/approvals.
• Lead a team of technical experts to implement environmental requirements during construction.
• Coordinate responses to client and regulator questions on environmental requirements.
• Develop environmental compliance reports and other reporting deliverables.
• Travel to meetings and field sites as needed; promote safety culture.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Team leadership

MS Excel

MS Word

ArcGIS

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Education

B.S./B.A. in engineering or environmental science

M.S./M.A. a plus

Tools

ArcGIS

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?

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.

HDR is looking for an experienced and dedicated project manager to join our growing environmental analysis, permitting, and compliance monitoring practice. The preferred candidate should have experience marketing, managing, and implementing environmental regulatory compliance programs for complex infrastructure projects, preferably in the transportation sector. The candidate will also have a demonstrated experience collaborating with construction teams to comply with environmental regulations and meet construction goals. As a project manager, the candidate would be expected to interface with multiple stakeholders, applicant/owner’s representatives, agency representatives, construction management teams, and any on-site construction and environmental support staff. The position may require fieldwork; management of multiple junior biologists, environmental scientists, and field inspectors who may be working in remote locations. Frequent travel to meetings and field offices may be required during construction. In addition, the ideal candidate would be experienced in the pursuit and capture phases of large environmentally focused projects, including projecting the level of effort and estimating costs for such projects.

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

• Manage large scale and complex environmental permitting and compliance programs for major infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review NEPA documents and produce or oversee field work and reports in support of major federal permits, approvals, or authorizations, including 404/401 Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Section 4(f).
• Work as part of and lead a team of technical experts and generalists to provide field and office staff to implement environmental compliance requirements during construction.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel and organize responses to client and regulator questions on environmental requirements.
• Prepare and manage the development of environmental compliance reports and other reporting requirements.
• Champion a quality-culture within the sector organization, and within production teams, serving the sector’s clients.
• Travel for meetings and/or site visits will be required, both by vehicle and air travel if necessary.
• Promote the Drive to Zero culture where safety is paramount.
• Coordinate and develop working relationships with project stakeholders including federal, state, and private agency personnel as well as the public.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in engineering, environmental science, biology, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife science, botany and plant ecology, archeology, paleontology, or an equivalent subject. M.S/M.A. or equivalent experience is a plus.
• 10+ years related environmental experience with NEPA documentation
• Knowledge of NEPA, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Clean Water Act policies, guidance, and requirements.
• Knowledge of linear construction process and environmental compliance requirements for construction projects.
• Experience leading field and office teams, delegating responsibilities, and performing quality assurance reviews.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability. Experience drafting technical documents such as scientific papers, survey findings reports, compliance reports, or similar required.
• Experience researching, reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing scientific reports and technical memorandum.
• Understanding of the project pursuit and capture process.
• Attendance at professional organizations and industry events
• Good organizational and data handling skills, along with proficiency in MS Excel and Word. Experience with ArcGIS software a plus.
• Self‑motivated, positive, flexible, team‑oriented attitude with a willingness and desire to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel for up to two weeks at a time. Travel out of state might be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affidative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.