Principal Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Principal Project Manager in the Water group to lead large, multi-discipline projects in Missouri. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE license, and 15+ years of related experience, including 7+ years in project management, with strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years related experience.
• Minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multi-discipline teams through the project lifecycle.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor other project managers.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings.
• Track financials and ensure work stays within budget.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness 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.

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 PrincipalProject Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers with a focus on project management skills development.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects, involving a large project Serve as a Champion for cross business group pursuits and initiatives
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Serve as a PIC, Project Sponsor, Client Manager for select projects and clients
• Responsible for any project assignment regardless of market sector, business class, size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or number of staff.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Partner with market sector and business class leadership to advance brand with regards to innovative technology and support staff engagement for use of these technologies throughout the area.
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed including workshare management
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 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 is required (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.

Primary Location

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

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.