Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 142,758 - 173,349; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR has an exciting leadership opportunity in its Rocky Mountain Water program in Colorado Springs, CO. The Sr.

Water-Wastewater PM will market, plan, direct and monitor complex multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects, interfacing with clients and guiding engineers and CAD professionals to produce master plans, designs and estimates. Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 10+ years related experience and at least 5 years of project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access would be a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams through the project lifecycle.
• Lead large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload to ensure on-time deliverables.
• Monitor project finances and ensure alignment with budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with leadership for periodic project reviews and QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on 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.

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.

HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader in the water and wastewater field to join our already strong Rocky Mountain Water program in our Colorado Springs, Colorado office.

The primary duties of this position will include marketing, planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of medium to large multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects with high degrees of technical complexity. More specifically the Sr. Water-Wastewater PM will be expected to effectively interface with clients and independently lead and supervise teams of engineers and CAD professionals to create detailed master plans, designs including plans and specifications, and estimates for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment related systems.

• 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
• Experience in design of complex municipal water and wastewater systems. Strong technical background and experience in designing treatment systems, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems and water resource related projects.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• a retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $142,758 - $173,349 Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Water Treatment Job Posting: Jul 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.