Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Billings (MT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Billings, Montana. You will be responsible for providing technical design solutions and managing a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, substantial project management experience, and a Professional Engineer license. This full-time position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities. Embrace a culture of diversity and teamwork as you contribute to vital water-related infrastructure.

Qualifications

7 years related experience.
Minimum 2 years project management experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage small to medium single-discipline planning projects.
Coordinate work of engineers throughout project development.
Establish client relations and attend various meetings.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical design solutions

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager - ( 190034 )

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.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

As a Water/ Wastewater Project Manager in Montana you will have the opportunity to offer up technical design solutions, as well as manage a team of professionals and projects. We specialize in executing advanced solutions for municipal client challenges. If you enjoy the challenge of a meaningful project, enjoy a team atmosphere as well as client interaction, and can bring some technical expertise to the table related to water/ wastewater, biological nutrient removal, pumps and pump stations, pipelines, and/or water treatment, then this opportunity may be a great fit for you. In addition to the work we do servicing communities in the 406, our project managers and engineers have the opportunity to work on cross functional teams throughout the U.S. with some of the best and brightest in our field. Apply today to this great opportunity and learn more about becoming an employee owner.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of a Water/Wastewater Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

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 be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff.
Coordinate workload throughout entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule.
Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
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

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

United States-Montana-Billings

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Jan 8, 2026

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