Senior Project Manager (Water)

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in Denver is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-profile engineering projects. You'll be responsible for managing project execution, client relationships, and team mentoring.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 10 years of related experience, and must hold a Professional Engineer license. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation which ranges from $116,000 to $231,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Active participation in employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large engineering projects.
• Cultivate key client relationships for business development.
• Ensure project execution meets scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Technical analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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?

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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
• Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• Active participation in employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes 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. The expected compensation range for this position is $116,000 - $231,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Job Details

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 22, 2026

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.