Wastewater Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Springfield (MO, IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager to join their Water Business Group in Springfield, Missouri. This role is pivotal in driving the growth of the wastewater market sector, where you will lead diverse teams in the planning and design of treatment facilities and conveyance systems. With a focus on business development and client relationships, you will ensure project success from initiation to close-out. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while making a significant impact on communities and the environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in wastewater management.
• 2+ years of project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams in planning and design of wastewater facilities.
• Manage client relationships and project deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is seeking an experienced Wastewater Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in Springfield, Missouri. In this position, you will support the growth and delivery of HDR's Wastewater Market Sector in Springfield and throughout Missouri and Kansas. You will lead multi-discipline teams in the planning and design of treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance including condition assessment, asset management, and master planning.

As the Wastewater Project Manager you will help to promote the advancement of business development strategies, pursuit of new clients and new projects; maintain and strengthen existing client relationships; provide project management and technical expertise for key projects; and support staff development. In the role of Project Manager Engineering, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)


• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects


• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently


• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings


• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders


• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule


• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule


• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews


• Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures


• Supervise project staff and mentor staff


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical background and experience in designing treatment facilities and collection systems


• A team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams


• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal)

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership 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-Missouri-Springfield

Industry:Water

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:Mar 24, 2025