Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Engineering

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced project manager in Portland, Maine. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex engineering projects. Candidates should have at least 7 years of related experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential. The company values an inclusive workplace culture and offers a full-time position with a regular employment status.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage all aspects of complex small to medium projects.
• Establish and maintain client relations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Overview

We believe water is more than a resource, it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure work is completed within budget and schedule
• Work with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board of the location
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture

Employment Equity

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

Primary Location

United States, Maine – Portland

Other Locations

United States – Rhode Island; United States – New Hampshire – Manchester; United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular