Senior Project Manager – Water Engineering

HDR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Water Engineering to lead multi-disciplinary teams from development through close-out, shaping water infrastructure projects that protect public health and communities.

You’ll manage large, technically complex programs, coordinate stakeholders, supervise staff, and mentor junior managers, leveraging HDR’s employee-owned culture to drive innovation, quality results, and lasting impact across the New England region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• At least 10 years of related experience and 5+ years in project management.
• MS Office and MS Project proficiency; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams through the project lifecycle.
• Manage large multi-discipline projects with high technical complexity and sizable staff.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently and maintain client relations.
• Participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and schedule targets; supervise project staff.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree

PMP certification

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?

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

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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 the role of Senior Project Manager – Water Engineering, we’ll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the New England Area

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.