Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Pump Stations and Pipelines

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

You will lead production staff and handle client management to support HDR's Pump Stations and Pipelines team in North Carolina. Local candidates are preferred and NC PE licensing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent; 7+ years related experience; minimum 2 years PM experience.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred.
• PE license in NC preferred.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through planning, design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and utility owners.
• Develop preliminary and final design and prepare technical specifications.
• Direct production staff and perform client management activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Pump Stations and Pipelines - ( 197267 )

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.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group team in North Carolina with a technical background in water and wastewater pump stations and pipelines. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and supporting projects through planning, design and construction phases. Project types could include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations and related infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will need to be skilled in planning studies, field alignment studies, coordinating with sub-consultants and utility owners, preparing preliminary and final design, drawing preparation coordination, developing technical specifications, and performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct production staff and perform client management activities to support ourNorth Carolina based Pump Stations and Pipelines team.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred
• 5 years of water/wastewater project experience, primarily focused on pump stations and pipelines
• PE license in NC preferred
• Local candidates are preferred
• *LI-SM1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Oct 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.