Solid Waste Project Manager

HDR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 137,676 - 196,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Project Manager to lead and perform technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in New England. The role combines project management with business development and client engagement, with travel to regional offices and client sites required across the Northeast.

You will contribute to HDR’s solid waste program by guiding projects in facility design, operations, planning, cost estimating, and capital programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse design teams and excellent organizational, PM, and communication skills.
• Commitment to participate in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Function as a project manager or technical lead on solid waste projects, overseeing multiple projects.
• Establish client relations and work on marketing, contractual, design and production activities.
• Coordinate staffing and workloads across project development and execution phases.
• Complete deliverables and milestones on schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Business/Accounting Manager on reviews.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and support contract management.

Skills

PE license

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Communication skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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 in our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Project Manager with experience managing and performing technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in New England. This role is central to our strategy to expand our presence and develop new opportunities across New England, and we are seeking a candidate positioned to lead that growth. While project management will be the core responsibility, business development and client engagement will be critical to success. Travel to regional offices and client sites throughout the Northeast will be required.

This position supports the continued growth of HDR’s solid waste program by adding experienced project‑management leadership to the team. The role includes managing and supporting a wide array of projects spanning facility design and operations, planning, feasibility, cost estimating, capital program support, and operational monitoring across waste‑to‑energy facilities, material recycling facilities, landfills, transfer stations, and organics processing sites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Function as a project manager or technical lead on small to large solid waste projects, and may be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently.
• Establish client relations and work closely on marketing, client development, contractual, design and production activities.
• Coordinate staffing and workload allocations throughout the project development and execution phases.
• Complete deliverables and milestones on schedule.
• Work closely with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Managers and others on project reviews and updates as required.
• Comply with and implement company QA/QC procedures.
• Provide contract management support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise project staff and act as a mentor for less experienced solid waste technical staff and Project Managers.
• Work with the New England Waste Sector Lead and waste client development leads to prioritize marketing targets.
• Develop marketing strategies and proposals for new and existing solid waste clients.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of solid waste engineering projects such as solid waste facilities, transfer stations, landfills and planning studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with New England state solid waste and recycling regulations and permitting
• Experience with solid waste master planning and implementation of waste diversion programs
• Experience with organics management and organics facility design
• Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management and evidence of experience interacting directly with clients
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Preference is given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, and have excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Attitude and commitment to actively participate in our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that 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.

Salary and Locations

{Boston, MA}: $137,676 - $196,680; {Portland, ME}: $108,994 - $155,705; {Providence, RI}: $126,203 - $180,290; {Bedford, NH}: $126,203 - $180,290; {Rocky Hill, CT}: $131,940 - 188,485.

Primary Location: United States—Massachusetts—Boston. Other Locations: United States—New Hampshire—Bedford, United States—Maine—Portland, United States—Connecticut—Rocky Hill, United States—Rhode Island—Providence. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular. Industry: Waste. Schedule: Full-time.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.