Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

HDR, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Project Manager with a background in water and utility management to lead projects in the Atlanta region. The role involves guiding projects through planning, design, and construction while interfacing with clients to support growth in Georgia.

Preferred candidates have a Master’s degree and a Georgia PE license or the ability to obtain one, plus strong leadership and software skills (MS Office, MS Project). This is a full-time, on-site position with HDR’s Water Business Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience including at least 2 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through planning, evaluation, and design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with current and potential clients to support growth objectives across Georgia.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and utility owners.
• Direct delivery and production staff and perform client management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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 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 WaterBusiness 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.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager with a background in the water and utility management industry to join our growing Water Business Group team in Atlanta. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading projects through planning, evaluation, and design and construction phases while also working with current and potential clients to further our growth objectives across Georgia. Project types could include master plans, utility management related evaluations and assessments, and the design, assessment, and evaluations of water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, and treatment infrastructure projects. They will need to be skilled in planning studies, environmental services, coordinating with subconsultants and utility owners, and performing office services during construction. They will also be expected to direct delivery and production staff and perform client management activities to support our South Atlantic Area based Water team.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of experience with water / wastewater projects

Master's degree is a plus

Georgia PE or ability to obtain

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership 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-Georgia-Atlanta

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Jul 20, 2026

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