Senior Water Project Manager — Lead High-Impact Infrastructure

HDR, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 116,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in the United States, particularly its Water Business Group, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects. You will mentor teams, guide client relations, and shape technical and business approaches across the water sector.

HDR is a 100% employee-owned firm offering a comprehensive benefits package. Required are a PE license, an engineering degree, and 10+ years of related project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects and programs.
• Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Cultivate and expand key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations.
• Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies.
• Guide the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity.
• Manage project financials—monitor budgets, forecast performance, and proactively allocate resources.
• Collaborate closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team.
• Support firmwide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access (plus)

Job description

HDR, Inc. in the United States, particularly its Water Business Group, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects. You will mentor teams, guide client relations, and shape technical and business approaches across the water sector.

HDR is a 100% employee-owned firm offering a comprehensive benefits package. Required are a PE license, an engineering degree, and 10+ years of related project management experience.