Solid Waste Project Manager

HDR; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 108,994 - 155,705; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Project Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of solid waste and recycling projects across New England. The role involves project leadership, client engagement, staff supervision, and coordination with multiple design teams, with travel to regional offices and client sites in the Northeast.

The successful candidate will have a PE license, 7+ years of related experience, and strong experience in solid waste planning, design, and program support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Function as a project manager or technical lead on small to large solid waste projects.
• 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.
• Provide contract management support.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervises project staff and acts as mentor for less experienced solid waste staff and Project Managers.
• Develop marketing strategies and proposals for new and existing solid waste clients.
• Planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of solid waste engineering projects.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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.

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 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 across New England 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. 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.

Employee Network Groups

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.

Benefits

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.)

{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

Industry: Waste

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Waste Services

Job Posting: Jul 16, 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.