Senior Project Manager (Water)

HDR; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 116,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer"

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding, seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers to lead high‑profile engineering programs. This is a chance to join a 100% employee‑owned firm and shape the future of water infrastructure across the U.S.

You will oversee planning, design, and delivery of large multi-disciplinary projects, mentor teams, and drive business development while ensuring quality and compliance. HDR offers robust benefits and a collaborative, ownership‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer license (PE/P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• An attitude and commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Oversee project execution within scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop and expand key client relationships and participate in proposals.
• Facilitate meetings with project teams, clients, stakeholders.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments and liaise with permitting agencies.
• Guide project documentation, analyses and reports.
• Manage project financials incl. budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with project controllers and finance teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff.
• Support strategic planning and operational improvements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Regulatory navigation

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license

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.

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.

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 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee 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.

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.