Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Engineering

HDR; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 138,012 - 197,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for Water/Wastewater Engineering in Rhode Island. This role requires managing all aspects of projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading multi-discipline teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, and strong project management skills. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and a competitive salary range of $138,012 – $197,160, based on location and experience. Join us to impact communities responsibly.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Manage client relations and marketing efforts.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort accordingly.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineering (HDR)

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About HDR

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask ourselves what impact we can have on the world. Water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations, supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out).
• 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 that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• 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 for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience would be a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected compensation range: $138,012 – $197,160 (Boston, MA). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Details

• Primary Location: United States – Massachusetts – Boston
• Other Locations:
  • United States – Maine – Portland
  • United States – Rhode Island
  • United States – New Hampshire – Manchester
  • United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill
• Industry: Water
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Water Treatment
• Job Posting: Dec 2, 2025

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

Commitment to Inclusion

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records. https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer