Principal Project Manager - Environmental

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Principal Project Manager - Environmental to lead multi-disciplinary teams through full project lifecycles, from development to close-out. The role emphasizes coordination with clients, design teams, and leadership to deliver on schedule and budget while advancing environmental objectives.

The position requires a Master's-like breadth of experience, PMP certification, and strong communication skills; travel to client sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• 15 years related experience.
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through project life cycle and ensure timely deliverables.
• Track financials and ensure budget adherence.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P3

SureTrak

Prolog

Job description

Principal Project Manager - Environmental - ( 196498 )

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.

In the role of Principal Project Manager - Environmental, 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)

Responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or number of staff.

Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently

Establish 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

Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field

Minimum 15 years related experience

PMP certification

Familiar with Primavera P3 or SureTrak software preferred

Familiar with Prolog software preferred

Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

• Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC)
• Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• 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.

Other Locations

United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Fresno, United States-California-Redding, United States-California-Folsom

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 1, 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.