Senior Water Project Manager — Lead High-Impact Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding, seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to lead large, high-impact water infrastructure programs across the United States. As an employee-owned firm, HDR emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions to clients.

You will guide planning, execution, and client engagement while mentoring teams and navigating complex regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience.

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

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Regulatory navigation

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding, seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to lead large, high-impact water infrastructure programs across the United States. As an employee-owned firm, HDR emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions to clients.

You will guide planning, execution, and client engagement while mentoring teams and navigating complex regulatory environments.