Senior Project Manager Engineering

HDR, Inc.; California, Folsom (MO, CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Engineering to lead complex municipal water and wastewater projects. This role involves direct client engagement, project oversight, and mentoring junior engineers. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of water management while working with a diverse team of professionals. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture of employee ownership, making it an ideal place for driven individuals looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonuses

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering and project management.
• Strong leadership and business development skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of strategies for municipal clients.
• Plan and monitor multidisciplinary projects with high technical complexity.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Strategic Planning

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.



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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Project Manager Engineering, we'll count on you to:

• Support the development and implementation of strategies/initiatives for municipal water/wastewater clients.


• Be client facing as this role will be a key conduit between the client and HDR design teams.


• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.


• Actively participate in industry associations, ideally in a role to support such organizations (e.g., California Water Environment Association).


• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small to large multidiscipline projects with a high degree of technical complexity. The larger projects are typically in excess of $5 million and involve a large project staff.


• Supervise large project staffs and act as a mentor for less-experienced engineers and project managers.


• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently


• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines


• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule


• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.


• Implement QA/QC procedures.


• Execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.


• Maintain professional engineering registration.


• Perform other duties as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering


• Minimum 10 years related experience


• Minimum 5 years project management experience


• California PE license


• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)


• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills


• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values


• Good communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills


• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree


• PMP certification

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $127,743 - $207,375 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

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Primary Location:United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations:United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Sacramento

Industry:Water

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:Mar 14, 2025