Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 149,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Senior Project Manager for its Water Business Group to lead multi-disciplinary water/wastewater projects for Federal and municipal clients, guiding planning, design, and delivery while aligning with budgets and schedules.

As an employee-owned firm, HDR offers a collaborative culture with mentorship, business development, and regulatory navigation, advancing projects that protect public health and infrastructure and expanding client relationships across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Experience leading projects for Federal clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large water/wastewater projects for Federal and municipal clients.
• Oversee project pursuit activities including RFQs, RFPs, and SF330.
• Manage project delivery within the Department of Interior.
• Navigate regulatory environments and ensure compliance.
• Mentor staff and foster growth within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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?

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.

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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's Water Business Group is expanding, and we're seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers to help drive our program's continued success. This is a compelling opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with an industry-leading, 100% employee-owned firm.

Are you ready to take the next step with a firm recognized for excellence? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your leadership supports high-performing teams delivering innovative solutions for valued clients? That's the culture you'll find at HDR.

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.

In 2026, Engineering News-Record ranked HDR fifth nationally in the Water category. With over 2,000 professionals, our Water Business Group provides a comprehensive suite of traditional and cross-sector services, allowing us to address the nation's water challenges with integrated, forward-thinking strategies. Our capabilities include utility master planning, wastewater and drinking water treatment, water reuse, flood protection, resource management, applied research, transmission and distribution, asset management, program and construction management, funding strategy, stakeholder engagement, and much more.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary water/wastewater engineering projects and programs for Federal and municipal clients.
• Lead project pursuit activities for Federal clients through preparation of responses to project specific Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and contract level activities including development of SF330 Statement of Qualifications.
• Manage and lead project delivery for Federal clients within the Department of Interior.
• Navigate complex Federal and state regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies while maintaining compliance with Federal client policies and requirements.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 20 years experience with civil infrastructure including site grading, drainage, roads, utilities, and water/wastewater infrastructure and related facilities.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment facility structural design, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical systems is beneficial.
• A minimum 15 years project management experience
• Thorough understanding of project delivery for Federal clients
• Demonstrated experience with project managements activities including project controls, budgets, project scheduling, and team member scheduling.

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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.

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 and 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.) Colorado: $148,533.00 - $212,190.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Greenwood Village

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Aug 28, 2026