Water/Wastewater Project Leader

HDR; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager in California to lead single- and multi-discipline teams through project lifecycles, ensuring deliverables on time and on budget. The role requires strong client relations, domain knowledge, and a track record directing complex programs.

Preferred candidates will have PE license, 7+ years in engineering, 2+ years PM experience, and proficiency with MS Office/MS Project; CAD exposure is a plus. HDR offers employee ownership and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• At least 7 years related engineering experience.
• At least 2 years project management experience.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required.
• Hands-on CAD experience.
• Master's degree and PMP certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle, under supervision of a Program Manager.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects.
• Responsible for many aspects of large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions with all disciplines.
• Establish and maintain client relations; involved in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through project development and deliverables.
• Track financial aspects and ensure work is within budget and schedule.
• Provide direction to Discipline Leads, PEs, EITs.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Work with leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

CAD

Job description

HDR is seeking a Project Manager in California to lead single- and multi-discipline teams through project lifecycles, ensuring deliverables on time and on budget. The role requires strong client relations, domain knowledge, and a track record directing complex programs.

Preferred candidates will have PE license, 7+ years in engineering, 2+ years PM experience, and proficiency with MS Office/MS Project; CAD exposure is a plus. HDR offers employee ownership and a comprehensive benefits package.