Senior Project Manager Engineering

HDR; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex water management projects. You will engage with clients, mentor staff, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, extensive project management experience, and a commitment to leadership in a collaborative environment. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in community water management.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategies for municipal water/wastewater clients.
• Act as the key client-facing conduit between the client and design teams.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor less-experienced engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Strategic Planning

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager Engineering (Wastewater)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower every team member to bring unique ideas to work daily and constantly ask: What is our impact on the world?

Water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. As part of the 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 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategies/initiatives for municipal water/wastewater clients.
• Act as the key client-facing conduit between the client and HDR design teams.
• Establish client relations and engage in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Actively participate in industry associations, ideally in a role supporting such organizations (e.g., California Water Environment Association).
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small to large multidiscipline projects with high technical complexity; larger projects typically exceed $5 million and involve a large project staff.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor less‑experienced engineers and project managers.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at project sites with Project Managers and technical professionals.
• Coordinate staffing and workload 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 Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• PMP Certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years of related experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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.

Location

• Primary: Folsom, CA, United States
• Additional: Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Employment Details

• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industry: Water
• Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt
• Posting Date: 7 November 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.