Senior Project Manager (Water)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects within our Water Business Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in project management, and hold a Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

We are looking for someone who excels in leadership and strategic planning, and who is eager to cultivate client relationships and innovate within water management solutions. HDR promotes an inclusive environment where employee-owners can thrive.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex engineering projects.
• Oversee project execution balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Cultivate client relationships and business development.
• Facilitate project meetings ensuring team alignment.
• Navigate regulatory environments for project compliance.
• Develop project documentation and engineering reports.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Business Development

Strategic Planning

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

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

Are you ready to take the next step with a firm recognized for excellence? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your leadership supports high-performing teams delivering innovative solutions for valued clients? That’s the culture you’ll find at HDR.

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’re modernizing aging systems or pioneering 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.

In 2026, Engineering News-Record ranked HDR fifth nationally in the Water category. With over 2,000 professionals, our Water Business Group provides a comprehensive suite of traditional and cross‑sector services, allowing us to address the nation’s water challenges with integrated, forward‑thinking strategies. Our capabilities include utility master planning, wastewater and drinking water treatment, water reuse, flood protection, resource management, applied research, transmission and distribution, asset management, program and construction management, funding strategy, stakeholder engagement, and much more.

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States – Location to be determined

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.

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