Solid Waste Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Project Manager to lead and deliver solid waste and recycling projects across New England. The role emphasizes project management, client engagement, and business development with travel to regional offices and sites.

The candidate will oversee design, planning, cost estimation, and operational monitoring for waste-to-energy facilities, landfills, transfer stations, and organics processing, guiding teams and maintaining QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PE license highly preferred.
• 7+ years related experience in solid waste or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse design teams.

Responsibilities

• Function as project manager or technical lead on solid waste projects.
• Establish client relations and support marketing, contract activities.
• Coordinate staffing and workload allocations across project life cycles.
• Complete deliverables on schedule and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Provide contract management support and mentor staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team leadership

PE license

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Project Manager with experience managing and performing technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in New England to join our nationally ranked team. This role centers on project management with business development and client engagement to support growth across New England. 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 across New England by adding experienced project management leadership to the team. The role includes managing and supporting projects spanning facility design and operations, planning, feasibility, cost estimation, capital program support, and operational monitoring across waste-to-energy facilities, material recycling facilities, landfills, transfer stations, and organics processing sites. The successful candidate will help position HDR for sustained expansion across the region and broader North American market.

Primary Responsibilities

• Function as a project manager or technical lead on small to large solid waste projects. 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 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:

• Supervises project staff and acts as mentor for less experienced solid waste technical staff and Project Managers.
• Work with 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.
• Planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of solid waste engineering projects such as solid waste facilities, transfer stations, landfill 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 related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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.

Primary Location

United States-New Hampshire-Bedford; United States-Maine-Portland; United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill; United States-Rhode Island-Providence

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2026