Principal Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

HDR, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Project Manager in the Water Business Group, where your expertise will drive impactful projects in water and wastewater engineering. This role involves overseeing complex projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company values each employee's contributions, creating an environment where innovative ideas thrive. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in your community and beyond, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience in engineering and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage large multi-discipline projects exceeding $5 million.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors while ensuring quality.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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 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?

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Each role in our organization contributes to our ability to make a positive impact globally. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our Water Business Group. Key duties include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large or technically complex multi-discipline projects or programs, typically with fees exceeding $5 million and involving large teams. This role may involve managing multiple projects concurrently, establishing client relations, and participating in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings. Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple consultants, contractors, and agencies, overseeing project delivery, staffing, workload management, and ensuring quality through QA/QC procedures. The Principal Project Manager will also mentor staff and supervise large project teams, maintaining professional engineering registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering
• PMP Certification
• Experience as Project Director or Program Manager on projects over $50M
• Experience with Design/Build projects, preferably in a Design Manager role
• Knowledge of Water and Wastewater Engineering and project management procedures
• Strong client relationship skills and industry contacts
• Willingness to travel to project sites
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years of related experience
• At least 7 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project; Access experience a plus
• Leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible daily, fostering a collaborative culture and trust, and connecting us closer to clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered. Our Employee Network Groups support this mission by fostering belonging and engagement across diverse communities.

Primary Location: North Carolina, Winston-Salem

Other Locations: Raleigh, Charlotte

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting Date: Feb 3, 2025