Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Engineering

HDR; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 138,012 - 197,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager specializing in Water/Wastewater Engineering to direct projects that directly support public health and environmental sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, over 7 years of experience, and demonstrated leadership skills. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $138,012 - $197,160 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• At least 2 years of project management experience essential.
• Professional engineering license recognized by local board needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage small to medium projects and maintain client relations.
• Track financials and ensure project completion within budget.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Access

Job description

Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineering

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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?

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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 Water Business 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary 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
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• 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 (Access experience would be plus)
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Boston, MA}: $138,012 - $197,160

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 Date

Dec 1, 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

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, arrest and conviction records.