Owner’s Advisor Project Manager

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Owner’s Advisor Project Manager to join their Water Business Group. The role involves project management, collaboration with teams, and delivering owner advisor services. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• 2 years project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management leadership including planning and contract administration.
• Collaborate with operations leaders and project teams to deliver quality services.
• Engage with local project teams for project assessments and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

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 looking for an Owner’s Advisor Project Manager to join our Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be involved with our Water Business Group's Owner Advisor program. This position will collaborate with and leverage HDR staff across the company and teaming partners to develop solutions for our clients. The primary duties of this position include pursuing, planning, managing, and delivering all aspects of water Owner Advisor projects. On a day-to-day basis, they'll be expected to:

• Provide project management leadership including planning, contract administration and management, technical consulting, design reviews, subcontract management and construction services.
• Collaborate with HDR operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, commercial managers, and project teams to deliver world class quality in owner advisor services, project management services and construction services for projects and programs utilizing multiple delivery models.
• Actively engage with the local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.
• Assist Owners with negotiations with Engineering, Design-Build (DB) and Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR) contractor partners.
• Participate in scope, schedule, and budget development for Owner Advisor projects.
• Provide DB and CMAR best practice guidance to pursuit and delivery teams.
• Mentor and develop other employees.
• Perform other duties as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or similar combination of relevant education and experience
• 11 years of heavy civil construction experience
• 5 years of project management experience
• Strong leadership skills and project management experience with remote teams is preferred
• Understands contractual risk and mitigation strategies in alternative delivery models
• Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, proposal development, and business development
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (MS Teams, etc.)
• Familiar with estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Professional Engineer licensure is preferred
• Local candidates are preferred
  
  

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:

United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations:

United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Water Treatment

Job Posting:

May 12, 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, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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