Senior Project Manager (Pump Station & Pipeline)

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 142,758 - 231,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee mid-sized and large pump station and pipeline projects in California, specifically in areas like Folsom. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to environmentally responsible water management.

You'll lead engineering design, coordinate activities with clients, manage project schedules while implementing QA/QC procedures. A Master's degree and PMP certification are preferred. Competitive compensation includes health benefits and support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the board for the position location.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor pump station and pipeline projects.
• Lead engineering/process design and project coordination.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking 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 modernize aging systems or pioneer 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

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of mid‑sized and large pump station and pipeline projects.
• Lead engineering/process design, project coordination, write engineering specifications, plan work, establish design methods, prepare reports and coordinate equipment sizing and selection while working directly with owners and clients.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at project sites with technical professionals and other disciplines; coordinate staffing/workload throughout development to complete documents on schedule and within budget.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Participate in business development, client interaction, proposal development, and professional societies.
• Work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Coordinators, and the Area Manager and Managing Principal for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and conduct personnel training as established by strategic plans and objectives.
• Mentor less experienced project managers, develop their professional growth, and assist in recruitment and hiring.
• Participate in the Pump Station and Pipeline Practice Group.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong business development and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in large‑scale pump station and pipeline condition assessment, design, and rehabilitation.
• 15 or more years of relevant project management experience.
• PMP certification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the board for the position location (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 actively participating in our employee‑owned culture.

Location & Compensation

Primary Location: United States‑California‑Walnut Creek

Other Locations: United States‑California‑Sacramento, United States‑California‑Folsom

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Nov 7, 2025

Compensation: $142,758 – $231,750 (depends on skills, experience, education, and location). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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