Water Project Lead - Engineering & Client Delivery

HDR; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 103,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager in the Water Business Group to lead delivery of multi-disciplinary design projects. You’ll manage scope, budgets, and schedules while building strong client relationships and guiding talented engineers through complex tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering, a PE license, 7+ years of related experience and at least 2 years in project management, with proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• PE license required or active licensure.
• At least 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Coordinate work across planning and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain client relationships and participate in negotiations.
• Lead internal and external meetings, reviews, and design discussions.
• Interface with agencies during reviews and permitting processes.
• Monitor budgets and resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope.
• Provide regular status updates with project controllers and leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers to develop technical skills in water/wastewater.
• Support firm-wide initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access (optional)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Project Manager in the Water Business Group to lead delivery of multi-disciplinary design projects. You’ll manage scope, budgets, and schedules while building strong client relationships and guiding talented engineers through complex tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering, a PE license, 7+ years of related experience and at least 2 years in project management, with proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.