Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Engineering

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Project Manager to manage water, wastewater, and stormwater design projects in New England. The role involves client development, overseeing project delivery, and working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Candidates should possess extensive experience, strong leadership abilities, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including project management.
• PE license or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing all aspects of projects.
• Coordinating engineers and managing client relations.
• Tracking project finances and ensuring completion within schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. We are known for creating high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, but our work extends beyond that. Our multidisciplinary teams include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists, emphasizing diversity as our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe our work adds meaning and value to the world. Ideas inspire positive change; thinking outside the box can reveal new perspectives; and attention to detail leads to important insights. Above all, we value collaboration as the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to advance our water, wastewater, and stormwater design efforts across the New England area. The role involves client development, project management, and project delivery.

Candidates should have experience in water/wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction administration, focusing on condition assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, wet weather planning, stormwater management, utilities, alternatives analysis, GIS analysis, and asset management. A combination of these areas is preferred.

Our team is growing with challenging and innovative projects. We work within multidisciplinary teams to design integrated, sustainable infrastructure that optimizes operations, reduces costs, and minimizes failure risks. We prioritize partnering with our clients.

As Project Manager, your responsibilities include:

1. Planning and managing all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects and large, complex multidisciplinary projects.
2. Coordinating the work of engineers and balancing the planning team throughout project development.
3. Establishing client relations and participating in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
4. Participating in reviews with governing agencies.
5. Conducting work sessions for design development and contract documentation with staff.
6. Coordinating workload and ensuring timely completion of documents.
7. Tracking project finances and adjusting work efforts to stay within schedule.
8. Collaborating with project controllers and department managers for reviews.
9. Performing technical analyses and preparing reports.
10. Conducting studies related to infrastructure planning and improvements.
11. Leading client meetings and workshops.
12. Providing leadership and mentorship to water/wastewater engineers and staff.
13. Performing other duties as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including project management.
• PE license or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater infrastructure planning and design.
• Residing in the New England area is preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, work is about what you do and how you do it. Our values and employee-owned culture foster collaboration, contribution, and innovation. We support your career growth with multiple opportunities.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Location

Primary locations include Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Full-time, regular employment in the water treatment industry.

Job Posting Date

August 27, 2024

Equal Opportunity Statement

HDR is committed to employment equity and is an affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history.

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