Senior Project Manager (Water)

HDR; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex engineering projects within our Water Business Group. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a PE license. This role involves cultivating client relationships and managing project execution across multiple locations, including Atlanta, Georgia.

The position offers a salary range of $116,000 – $231,000 and a full suite of benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large engineering projects.
• Cultivate and expand key client relationships.
• Guide the development of project documentation and analyses.
• Manage project financials and monitor budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding, and we’re seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers to help drive our program’s continued success. This is a compelling opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership role with an industry‑leading, 100% employee‑owned firm. We have positions available across the U.S. for seasoned professionals ready to shape the future of water infrastructure as HDR’s newest employee‑owners.

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Project Manager within our Water Business Group, you’ll lead the execution of complex, high‑profile projects and strategic client initiatives. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to internal teams, helping to shape our technical and business approach across the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
• Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Cultivate and expand key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations.
• Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies.
• Guide the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity.
• Manage project financials—monitor budgets, forecast performance, and proactively allocate resources.
• Collaborate closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team.
• Support firmwide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a 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

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha

Other Locations: United States – Texas – Round Rock, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – Florida – Doral, United States – Minnesota, United States – Wyoming – Cheyenne, United States – California – Long Beach, United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park, United States – Wyoming, United States – Florida – Fort Lauderdale, United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, United States – Oregon – Salem, United States – Maine, United States – Maryland – Baltimore, United States – Texas – Fort Worth, United States – Montana – Missoula, United States – District of Columbia – Washington DC, United States – Wisconsin, United States – Maryland – Lusby, United States – Texas – Houston, United States – Michigan, United States – California – Irvine, United States – Wisconsin – Madison, United States – Washington – Tacoma, United States – Nevada – Reno, United States – Colorado – Fort Collins, United States – Vermont, United States – Maryland, United States – Iowa – Des Moines, United States – New York – Albany, United States – California – Folsom, United States – Oregon – Portland, United States – Washington, United States – Montana – Bozeman, United States – Texas – El Paso, United States – Colorado – Durango, United States – Utah, United States – Texas – Corpus Christi, United States – Louisiana, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas, United States – Virginia, United States – Montana – Billings, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – Montana – Helena, United States – Washington – Spokane, United States – Massachusetts, United States – Washington – Pasco, United States – Texas – Austin, United States – Texas, United States – Virginia – Virginia Beach, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Kentucky, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Oregon – Bend, United States – Missouri – St Louis, United States – South Dakota, United States – Georgia – Savannah, United States – Arizona – Tucson, United States – Arkansas – Little Rock, United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg, United States – Washington – Olympia, United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs, United States – Tennessee, United States – Hawaii – Honolulu, United States – Arizona – Phoenix, United States – Idaho, United States – Kentucky – Louisville, United States – North Carolina – Greensboro, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – South Carolina – Greenville, United States – Pennsylvania – Plymouth Meeting, United States – South Carolina, United States – California – Walnut Creek, United States – Tennessee – Memphis, United States – Illinois, United States – Louisiana – Baton Rouge, United States – Virginia – Richmond, United States – Washington – Gig Harbor, United States – Rhode Island – Providence, United States – Pennsylvania, United States – Ohio – Cleveland, United States – Iowa, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Florida – West Palm Beach, United States – Ohio – Columbus, United States – California – Ventura, United States – Rhode Island, United States – Kentucky – Lexington, United States – Ohio – Cincinnati, United States – Georgia, United States – Washington – Bellevue, United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls, United States – Oregon, United States – Alabama – Mobile, United States – Hawaii, United States – North Carolina – Wilmington, United States – Tennessee – Nashville, United States – Vermont – Montpelier, United States – Louisiana – New Orleans, United States – Kentucky – Paducah, United States – Ohio, United States – Florida, United States – Florida – Pensacola, United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque, United States – New York – White Plains, United States – Missouri – Columbia, United States – Nevada, United States – South Carolina – Charleston, United States – Virginia – Roanoke, United States – Colorado, United States – South Carolina – Columbia, United States – Virginia – Vienna, United States – New York, United States – Florida – Orlando, United States – Arizona, United States – Alaska – Anchorage, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, United States – New York – Syracuse, United States – California, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Rhode Island – Kingston, United States – Michigan – Lansing, United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – Virginia – Glen Allen, United States – Nebraska, United States – Florida – Miami, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – Illinois – Springfield, United States – New Jersey, United States – California – Sacramento, United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill, United States – Texas – Brownsville, United States – New York – New York, United States – Alaska, United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor, United States – Utah – Salt Lake City, United States – North Dakota, United States – North Carolina – Winston‑Salem, United States – Michigan – Detroit, United States – Washington – Everett, United States – Maine – Portland, United States – Montana, United States – Idaho – Coeur d’Alene, United States – North Dakota – Fargo, United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake, United States – North Carolina, United States – Florida – Jacksonville, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – Missouri, United States – Connecticut, United States – Idaho – Boise, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Texas – San Antonio, United States – West Virginia – Charleston

Industry: Water • Schedule: Full‑time • Employee Status: Regular • Business Class: Water Treatment • Job Posting: May 23, 2026

Compensation range: $116,000 – $231,000 (based on skills, experience, education and geographic 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. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)