Federal Water Project Manager / SR PM

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Federal Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects for federal agencies across the United States.

You will oversee planning, design, and construction support, while building strong relationships with federal and military clients and supporting HDR's growing federal water practice with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by licensing board for location of position offered (PE/P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience; Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee all phases of complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning and design through construction support and project closeout.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while aligning with client objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Build and maintain relationships with federal and military clients as a trusted advisor and primary contact.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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?

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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.

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.

HDR is seeking an experienced Federal Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to serve as a key member of our Federal Water Team, leading the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects for federal agencies across the United States.

In this role, you will manage a wide range of projects, including water resources infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and water distribution systems. As the project leader, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for planning, design, and construction support services, ensuring successful project delivery from inception through closeout.

Beyond project execution, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and helping expand HDR's federal water practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support military readiness, environmental stewardship, and critical public infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability while delivering exceptional service and value to our federal clients.

In the role of Federal Project Manager / Sr PM, we'll count on you to:

• Lead, direct, and oversee all phases of complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning and design through construction support and project closeout.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining alignment with client objectives, budget expectations, and delivery schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal and military clients, serving as a trusted advisor and key point of contact.
• Support business development activities, including marketing efforts, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and project pursuits.
• Facilitate project planning, design development, and contract document review sessions with clients, technical staff, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate resources and staffing across multiple disciplines to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with HDR leadership, including Business Managers, Project Controllers, Department Managers, and technical leaders, to monitor project performance and drive successful outcomes.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to ensure technical excellence and compliance with project requirements.
• Support staff development initiatives and implement training programs aligned with HDR's strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor project teams, including coaching and developing less-experienced Project Managers and technical professionals.
• Monitor project financial performance and maintain accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and profitability.
• Maintain professional engineering licensure and stay informed of industry best practices and emerging federal market trends.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• 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 (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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.) {Washington}: $128,000 - $231,000 {Montana}: $121,000 - $183,000

Primary Location:United States-Oregon-Portland Other Locations:United States-Idaho, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Montana, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Oregon, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Washington, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Alaska, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting:Aug 14, 2026

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