Project Manager (Water)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering projects in Omaha, Nebraska. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of projects, maintaining client relationships, and guiding technical teams through the project lifecycle.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a minimum of 7 years of experience, and project management expertise. The position is full-time, emphasizing leadership skills and active participation in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage small to medium‑scale projects.
• Coordinate work across planning and design teams.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

HDR’s Water Business Group is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead program delivery and manage multi-disciplinary engineering projects. The role involves overseeing project execution, building client relationships, and guiding technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage small to medium‑scale single‑discipline projects and large‑scale multi‑disciplinary engineering projects.
• Coordinate work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships, participating 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/wastewater engineering.
• Support firm‑wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Location

United States – Multiple locations available.

Schedule & Status

Full‑time, Regular employee status.

EEO Statement

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.