Wastewater Project Manager: Lead, Deliver & Impact

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager for our Madison, Wisconsin team to lead municipal and industrial wastewater projects from planning through startup. You will coordinate discipline engineers, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and mentor junior staff.

A Master’s degree and a PE license are preferred, with 10+ years in wastewater design and project leadership. This role offers on-site work in Madison and opportunities across Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years related experience including at least 2 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal and industrial wastewater projects from planning and design through construction and startup.
• Serve as Project Manager for wastewater treatment plant improvements, process optimization projects, industrial pretreatment systems, nutrient removal facilities, pump stations, collection systems, and water reuse projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both public-sector and private-sector clients.
• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation engineers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, workshops, and presentations with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, project interviews, and strategic planning.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with municipal utilities, industrial manufacturers, food and beverage producers, and other wastewater clients.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and project managers.
• Implement HDR quality management and QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate staffing and workload planning to successfully deliver multiple projects concurrently.
• Track project financial performance and coordinate with operational and business leadership on project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

HDR is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager for our Madison, Wisconsin team to lead municipal and industrial wastewater projects from planning through startup. You will coordinate discipline engineers, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and mentor junior staff.

A Master’s degree and a PE license are preferred, with 10+ years in wastewater design and project leadership. This role offers on-site work in Madison and opportunities across Wisconsin and the Midwest.