Sr. Industrial Wastewater Project Manager

Water Otter Job Board; Minnesota; On-site; USD 131,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Sr. Industrial Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning, design and construction administration of industrial water facilities.

You will direct staff, manage projects, and contribute to proposals and interviews, with emphasis on client satisfaction and growth. The role requires expertise in municipal/industrial water systems, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or with teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, estimating and scheduling software.
• Ability to interact with design teams and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, develop and market projects in planning, design and construction administration of industrial water and wastewater facilities.
• Provide project and task management; conduct design calculations and prepare reports and plans.
• Lead proposals and interviews; marketing and business development activities.
• Coordinate with design teams and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Business development

Communication skills

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up‑front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

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.

In the role of Sr. Industrial Wastewater Project Manager, we'll count on you to lead, direct, develop and market projects involving the planning, design and construction administration of industrial water and wastewater facilities. You will also:

• Experience directing project staff and will lead industrial water/wastewater projects as a project director and/or project manager and be involved in marketing and planning of proposals and interviews.
• Provide project and task management; conducting difficult to complex process engineering for both projects and proposals; collecting, assimilating, and presenting data in reports, memos and public forums; leading production of design calculations and technical reports; and leading preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with design/build is also desirable.
• Possess strong oral and written communication and listening skills including good leadership and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE strongly preferred
• Experience in municipal or industrial water and wastewater systems planning and design, including project management.
• Technical background in process design of industrial organic water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills within industrial facility environments.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work both independently and with collaboratively with project teams
• Strong oral and written communication and listening skills, including good leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience handling multiple assignments.
• Experience with design/build is also desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Master’s Degree
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• 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.

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.) Minnesota: $131,198 - $187,425.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee Industry: Industrial Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Industrial Water/Wastewater Services Job Posting: Jul 7, 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.