Principal Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; 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 lead complex projects that make a significant impact on communities. This role involves overseeing large-scale water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality delivery, and mentoring less experienced staff. You'll collaborate closely with clients and diverse teams, driving innovative solutions while fostering an inclusive environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 15 years related experience with a minimum of 7 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor large multi-discipline projects with fees over $5 million.
• Establish client relations and coordinate with multiple consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Principal Project Manager - Water / Wastewater - ( 183566 )

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?

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for a Principal Project Manager to join our Water Business Group team. Primary duties include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of large or technically complex multi-discipline projects or programs. These projects or programs typically have fees in excess of $5 million and involve a large program / project team. This individual may be involved with the production and coordination of several programs / projects concurrently. They will establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings. Responsibilities will include alternative delivery opportunities directing and coordinating with multiple consultants, contractors, and agencies to help establish the sequencing of projects from proposals to completion. They will also be responsible for the overall delivery of large programs / projects and coordinate staffing and workload for delivery of programs/projects. They will work with clients and will likely be co-located with program/project teams. They will also work with appropriate internal management for project reviews, and will be responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures. The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for the training of personnel as established by strategic plans, and will typically supervise large program / project staffs and act as mentor for less experienced project managers and technical staff while maintaining a professional engineering registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering
• PMP Certificate
• Previous experience in being the Project Director or Program Manager on projects in excess of $50M in construction cost
• Previous experience in Design / Build projects, preferably in the Design Manager role
• Experience with Water and Wastewater Engineering. Extensive knowledge and practice of project and program management procedures is desired
• Excellent client relationship skills in addition to contacts/relationships in the Water/Wastewater Engineering industry
• Willing to travel to significant projects as necessary
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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-North Carolina-Winston-Salem

Other Locations

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

Feb 3, 2025

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.