Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 109,260 - 156,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Billings, Montana. You will plan and manage multi‑discipline water projects, coordinate engineers, and maintain client relationships while aligning with regulatory reviews.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, 7+ years of related experience, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of related engineering experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium planning projects or large routine projects.
• Coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team through project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct design development and contract document sessions with staff.
• Coordinate workload to ensure documents are completed on schedule.
• Track finances and adjust team effort to stay on schedule.
• Collaborate with the Project Controller and Department Manager for reviews.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project leadership

Planning

Client relations

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager (Montana)

Location: United States – Montana – Billings

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Management

Annual Salary: $109,260 – $156,085 (based on experience and location).

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline planning projects or large routine projects.
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project’s development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract documents in conjunction with other staff.
• Coordinate workload throughout entire project development, ensuring completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, adjust work effort with team to stay within agreed‑to schedule.
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range is $109,260 - $156,085 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. (Benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles receive limited benefits.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records. https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer

Job Posting Date: Jul 18, 2026