Wastewater Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves managing water projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and driving new business opportunities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, relevant project management experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a full-time schedule in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience in engineering or project management.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver engineering services.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain client relationships to drive business development.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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?

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.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR is seeking an experienced Wastewater Project Manager to help lead water projects in the Nebraska/Iowa Area. Candidates for this position should desire a role in the water engineering industry that includes working closely with both clients and internal staff to build successful teams. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work within an established Water Practice, support and manage various water projects in the area and lead new business development opportunities with water clients.

As a Wastewater Project Manager, you will provide project management and technical expertise for key projects; lead multi-disciplinary project teams; help to promote and advance HDR’s national and regional business development strategies, pursue new clients and project opportunities; develop, maintain and strengthen client relationships; and support staff development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivery of engineering services to meet client expectations, including technical and design leadership, and project management.
• Develop and manage projects with technical complexity, requiring coordination from multiple disciplines.
• Track and manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out).
• Coordinate staffing and workload balance through the project life cycle to ensure successful completion of deliverables.
• Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Work closely with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen client relationships; contribute to and lead client management activities.
• Collaborate with other Water Market Sectors and business groups within HDR to meet client needs and expand HDR’s services with existing clients.
• Participate in developing and advancing corporate and regional water initiatives to identify and capture market opportunities.
• Participate in internal and external professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices including presentations for professional associations.
• Collaborate with other Business Class and Marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a champion role in selected key pursuits.
• Serve as Project Manager for key/strategic projects, provide technical input for Business Class, and assist in developing capabilities of Business Class staff.
• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a 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.

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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