Water Project Manager PE: Leads Multidiscipline Projects

HDR, Inc.; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager-Water to lead multidiscipline water projects in the NY/NJ area. You will direct project teams, manage staffing, and ensure documents are prepared on schedule while maintaining budget and QA/QC standards.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in engineering, and at least 7 years of related experience, including 2+ years in project management. Local NY/NJ residency is preferred; hybrid in some cases may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7 years related experience are required.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and active employee-owned culture involvement expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of multidiscipline Water related projects.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate with the project team to stay within budget.
• Perform QA/QC procedures and supervise project staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 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?

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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.

In the role ofProject Manager-Water, we'll count on you to:

• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of multidiscipline Water related projects
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with project team to ensure that the work is completed within the agreed-upon budget
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise project staff and serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management, including complex water projects
• Client relationships in the NY/NJ marketplace.
• Candidates who reside locally in the NY/NJ area are preferred.

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.

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

Primary Location

: United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Industry

: Water

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Utility Management Services

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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