Senior Wastewater Project Manager – Midwest Water Systems

HDR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to support the Water Business Group in the Nebraska/Iowa region. You will lead complex wastewater projects, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and mentor staff while driving new business opportunities with water clients.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines and business leadership to deliver high quality outcomes, strengthen client relationships, and advance HDR’s water initiatives across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license (PE) recognized in position location.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project (Access is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned 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 of deliverables.
• Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business leadership for project reviews.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen client relationships; lead client management activities.
• Collaborate with other water market sectors to meet client needs and expand services.
• Advance corporate and regional water initiatives to identify market opportunities.
• Engage in professional groups and presentations for associations.
• Pursue new projects with Business Class and Marketing staff; act as champion in key pursuits.
• Serve as Project Manager for key projects, supporting Business Class staff development.
• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

PE license

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to support the Water Business Group in the Nebraska/Iowa region. You will lead complex wastewater projects, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and mentor staff while driving new business opportunities with water clients.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines and business leadership to deliver high quality outcomes, strengthen client relationships, and advance HDR’s water initiatives across markets.