Senior Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking a Senior Wastewater Treatment Project Manager to lead large and mid-sized wastewater projects in Central Texas.

The role involves directing multi-discipline teams, managing budgets, mentoring staff, and expanding our water practice to support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. This position is based in Round Rock, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• At least 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• MS Office and MS Project proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct large wastewater projects.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams through project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets and schedules within approved parameters.
• Establish and maintain client relations and meetings.
• QA/QC procedures implementation.
• Mentor less-experienced project managers.
• Lead staff and project oversight.
• Contribute to marketing and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Strategic planning

MS Office

MS Project

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PE License

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.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Senior Wastewater Treatment Project Manager to join our growing group in Central Texas. The primary duties of the Senior Wastewater Treatment Project Manager include but are not limited to planning, directing and monitoring technical aspects of larger and mid‑sized wastewater treatment projects which contain a high degree of technical complexity. In addition, the position will be required to serve the role as client manager and assist in growing our practice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large wastewater infrastructure projects
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Minimum 12 years design experience working on large, complex water and wastewater projects
• Strong client and project management skills are required
• Water/wastewater treatment plant design experience
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills. A desire to grow our water/wastewater treatment practice
• Strong technical leadership, mentoring and project management background

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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

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.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Round Rock

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Austin

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Oct 6, 2026