Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Pump Stations and Pipelines

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

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for our Water Business Group in North Carolina.

The role focuses on managing projects for water transmission pipelines, pump stations, and wastewater systems, coordinating with design teams, sub-consultants, and utility owners. The ideal candidate will lead studies, develop technical specs, and oversee office and field services during construction, while directing staff and managing client relations across Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Wilmington, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have ability to interact with various design teams, strong organizational, project management and communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred (for reference)
• PE license in NC preferred (for reference)

Responsibilities

• Manage and support water and wastewater pump station and pipeline projects through planning, design and construction phases
• Direct production staff and coordinate with design teams and clients to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery
• Prepare preliminary and final design work, drawings, specifications and coordination with sub-consultants and utility owners

Skills

Planning studies

Field alignment studies

Coordination with sub-consultants

Coordination with utility owners

Preliminary and final design

Drawing preparation coordination

Developing technical specifications

Office and field services during const

Direct production staff

Client management

Education

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

PE license in NC preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field

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?

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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.

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 our North Carolina based Pump Stations and Pipelines team.

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 our North 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

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 Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt Job Posting: Oct 20, 2026

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