Project Manager (Water)

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 103,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Omaha is looking for a Project Manager for its Water Business Group to oversee engineering projects. The ideal candidate will manage both small and large-scale projects while fostering strong client relationships and leading technical teams.

This role demands a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of experience, including 2+ years in project management. Competitive compensation, a supportive employee culture, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is required.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering projects of various scales.
• Coordinate work across planning and design teams.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers in technical skills.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Technical analysis

Financial performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager in HDR’s Water Business Group, you will be the cornerstone of our project delivery. You will oversee both small‑scale single‑discipline planning efforts and large, multi‑disciplinary design projects while building strong client relationships and leading talented technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage small to medium‑sized single‑discipline projects and large‑scale, complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects.
• Coordinate and balance work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships, taking part in marketing, contract negotiations, and design and production meetings.
• Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to align stakeholders and drive progress.
• Interface with governing agencies during project reviews and permitting processes.
• Conduct and facilitate work sessions focused on design development and contract documentation.
• Track project budgets, monitor financial performance, and align resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope.
• Partner with project controllers, business group leaders, and accounting teams to provide regular project status updates and financial reviews.
• Perform technical analyses and prepare clear, concise engineering reports.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers, focusing on developing strong technical skills in water and wastewater engineering.
• Support firm‑wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience, including a minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Access experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to participating in our employee‑owned culture.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $103,000 – $205,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, parental leave, holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

Location

Primary location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha. Additional locations across the United States.