Senior Project Manager (Water)

HDR; Utah; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR’s Water Business Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects within the water sector. The successful candidate will manage large engineering projects, ensuring alignment among teams and clients while driving strategic initiatives.

Qualified individuals will have over 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in project management. Competitive compensation ranges from $116,000 to $231,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large projects.
• Oversee project execution balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Cultivate key client relationships.
• Direct project meetings with all stakeholders.
• Manage project financials and resources.

Skills

Leadership skills

Business development

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding and seeks seasoned professionals for the role of Senior Project Manager. The position provides an opportunity to lead complex, high‑profile projects, shape client relationships, and drive strategic initiatives within 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 firm‑wide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Access experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation range: $116,000 – $231,000, depending 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, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Primary Location: United States – Nebraska, Omaha. Other locations: United States – Texas (Round Rock & Fort Worth), North Carolina (Charlotte), Florida (Doral), Minnesota (Saint Louis Park), Wyoming (Cheyenne), California (Long Beach & Irvine), & others.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history, arrest, and conviction records. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer)