Senior Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a senior Project Manager to support the Water Business Group in Nebraska/Iowa, overseeing complex wastewater projects and driving new business opportunities with water clients. The role emphasizes project delivery, multi-discipline coordination, and promoting HDR’s collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Primary location includes Omaha, NE with additional sites; full-time, on-site role requiring PE/P.Eng license and proven leadership in managingScope, schedule and budget across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 7 years of related experience in engineering projects.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the position location (PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to HDR’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivery of engineering services, leading technical design and project management.
• Develop and manage projects with technical complexity, coordinating multiple disciplines.
• Track and manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Coordinate staffing and workload balance to ensure successful completion.
• Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business leadership for reviews.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen client relationships; lead client management.
• Collaborate with other water market sectors and HDR groups to meet client needs.
• Identify market opportunities and advance water initiatives.
• Engage in professional groups and present at associations.
• Collaborate with Business Class and Marketing on new projects; pursue key pursuits.
• Serve as Project Manager for key projects and mentor staff.
• Supervise and mentor staff; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

7 years experience

2+ years project management

MS Office

MS Project

Leadership

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access (plus)

Job description

HDR is seeking a senior Project Manager to support the Water Business Group in Nebraska/Iowa, overseeing complex wastewater projects and driving new business opportunities with water clients. The role emphasizes project delivery, multi-discipline coordination, and promoting HDR’s collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Primary location includes Omaha, NE with additional sites; full-time, on-site role requiring PE/P.Eng license and proven leadership in managingScope, schedule and budget across