Pipeline/Pump Station Project Manager

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager in Dallas, Texas, to lead water management projects. This role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, along with 7 years of related experience and a strong understanding of project management. The Project Manager will coordinate teams, manage client relationships, ensure project compliance, and implement QA/QC procedures. Join us to make a difference in communities through effective water management solutions.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• 2 years of project management experience necessary.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct work of project teams.
• Maintain client relations and oversee project lifecycle.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Financial tracking

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

About HDR

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

• Involved with client relationships with specific focus on relaying HDR’s pump station and pipeline credentials.
• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project\'s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Occasional travel, including overnight stay to complete site visits and meetings with clients
• Attend conferences as needed and represent HDR as the subject matter expert.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree
• PMP certification
• Experience and client relationships in North Texas preferred
• 10+ years design experience working on large, complex water and wastewater pumping stations and pipelines
• Large diameter pipeline and pump station experience
• PE License in the State of Texas preferred. If PE License is in another state, the expectation is to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership 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-Texas-Dallas
Other Locations: United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Texas-El Paso
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Pump Stations and Pipelines
Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.