Senior Project Manager Engineering

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Folsom (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Folsom, California, to oversee complex water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, alongside strong leadership and client relationship skills. This full-time role involves mentorship and technical project management, contributing to community water solutions.

Qualifications

10 years related experience required.
Minimum of 5 years project management experience required.
Professional engineering license is required.

Responsibilities

Support municipal water/wastewater client strategies.
Plan and monitor all aspects of multidiscipline projects.
Supervise large project staff and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relations

Technical complexity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager Engineering (Wastewater) - ( 188511 )

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?

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.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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.

Preferred

Master's Degree
PMP Certification
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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

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-California-Folsom

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.