Wastewater Project Lead – Water Infrastructure

HDR; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex wastewater projects within the Water Business Group across the Nebraska/Iowa area. You will drive technical design, scheduling, budgeting, and staffing while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

You will build strong client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, mentor staff, and collaborate with HDR’s Marketing and Business Class to win key pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) is recognized in the position location.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to HDR employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivery of engineering services and lead technical design and project management.
• Develop and manage projects with technical complexity across multiple disciplines.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables through the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate staffing and workload balance for successful deliverables.
• Maintain QA/QC procedures and project delivery quality.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business leadership for project reviews.
• Establish and strengthen client relationships and lead client management activities.
• Collaborate across HDR water market sectors to meet client needs and expand services.
• Pursue new projects with Business Class and Marketing staff, acting as champion in key pursuits.
• Serve as Project Manager for key projects, supporting Business Class and staff development.
• Supervise and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

PE license (Professional Engineer)

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex wastewater projects within the Water Business Group across the Nebraska/Iowa area. You will drive technical design, scheduling, budgeting, and staffing while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

You will build strong client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, mentor staff, and collaborate with HDR’s Marketing and Business Class to win key pursuits.