Industrial Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Industrial Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning, design and construction administration for water and wastewater facilities. You will direct project staff, market proposals, and prepare technical reports, while coordinating with design teams and clients to deliver high-impact infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of experience, and strong communication and leadership skills; PMP and a preference for an employee-owned culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• 2 years project management experience
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills
• Active participant in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial water and wastewater projects from planning through construction administration.
• Direct project staff and market proposals and interviews.
• Produce design calculations and technical reports; prepare engineering plans and specs.
• Develop business opportunities and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with design teams; ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s Degree

PMP certification

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'

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

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.

In the role of Industrial Wastewater Project Manager, we'll count on you to lead, direct, develop and market projects involving the planning, design and construction administration of industrial water and wastewater facilities. You will also:

• Experience directing project staff and will lead industrial water/wastewater projects as a project director and/or project manager and be involved in marketing and planning of proposals and interviews.
• Provide project and task management; conducting difficult to complex process engineering for both projects and proposals; collecting, assimilating, and presenting data in reports, memos and public forums; leading production of design calculations and technical reports; and leading preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with design/build is also desirable.
• Possess strong oral and written communication and listening skills including good leadership and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE strongly preferred
• Master’s Degree
• PMP certification
• Experience in municipal or industrial water and wastewater systems planning and design, including project management.
• Technical background in process design of industrial organic water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills within industrial facility environments.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work both independently and with collaboratively with project teams
• Strong oral and written communication and listening skills, including good leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience handling multiple assignments.
• Experience with design/build is also desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

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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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 27, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

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