Senior Wastewater Project Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager in Madison, Wisconsin to lead municipal and industrial wastewater projects from planning through startup. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while fostering client relationships.

The role emphasizes project leadership within HDR's Water Business Group, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to business development across Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience including a minimum 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineer license recognized by the licensing board (PE/P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal and industrial wastewater projects from planning and design through construction and startup.
• Serve as Project Manager for wastewater treatment plant improvements and related facilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with public- and private-sector clients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation engineers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, workshops, and presentations with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and interviews.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with municipal utilities and industrial clients.
• Mentor and support development of junior engineers and project managers.
• Implement HDR quality management and QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate staffing and workload planning to deliver multiple projects concurrently.
• Track project financial performance and coordinate with leadership on reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

Job description

HDR is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager in Madison, Wisconsin to lead municipal and industrial wastewater projects from planning through startup. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while fostering client relationships.

The role emphasizes project leadership within HDR's Water Business Group, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to business development across Wisconsin and the Midwest.