Federal Water Project Manager / SR PM

HDR; Washington; On-site; USD 128,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer:

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Federal Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects for federal agencies across the United States. You will manage multidisciplinary teams from planning through closeout, ensuring client objectives, schedule, and budget are met.

You will build relationships with federal and military clients, contribute to business development, and help expand HDR's federal water practice while delivering projects that support military

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
• 7 years related experience in project management or a similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interact with design teams and participate in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all phases of complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning through closeout.
• Manage multiple projects, aligning with client objectives, budget and delivery schedules.
• Build relationships with federal and military clients as a trusted advisor.
• Support business development, including proposals, contracts, and pursuits.
• Facilitate planning, design development, and contract document reviews with clients and staff.
• Coordinate resources across disciplines to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Employee ownership culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

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 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.

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• 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: Sep 4, 2026

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