Water Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead water projects in Idaho. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of related experience, including 2 in project management. Candidates must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license and possess strong leadership and client relationship skills. This position involves technical project leadership, budget management, and team supervision. Join a culture focused on innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and delivery of engineering services.
• Ensure project scope, budget, and timeline are maintained.
• Supervise and mentor staff involved in projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Technical design leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Overview

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.

Position

HDR is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead water projects in our Idaho area. The role involves working closely with both clients and internal staff to build successful teams, support and manage various water projects, and lead new business development opportunities with water clients. Our diverse clientele includes municipal, county, state, and federal governments, districts, utilities, industry, and private entities.

BusinessClass: Water Supply Management

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.

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

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.