Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead water and wastewater treatment projects in Charlotte. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project execution, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, a strong engineering background, and a commitment to developing team expertise. Join a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and be part of a mission to tackle the world's greatest challenges in water management. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management and water/wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute water/wastewater treatment projects from planning to construction.
• Lead and mentor design teams while ensuring project success.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Client Development

Team Coordination

Water Treatment Knowledge

Wastewater Treatment Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Water / Wastewater Project Manager - ( 182389 )

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?

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in either Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, or Wilmington, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years’ progressive experience leading design teams to implement water treatment and/or wastewater treatment projects through the planning, design, permitting and construction phases. They will perform client development and management activities to support our North Carolina Water Business Group team. They will need to be skilled in studies, contributing to multiple design teams, coordinating with sub-consultants and utility client staff. This individual will also be expected to:

• Function as a Project Manager, and be responsible for executing projects and managing and developing multidiscipline teams utilizing HDR’s business systems and project management tools.
• Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development and training.
• Lead and mentor younger staff.
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in utility planning, asset management, and water/wastewater facilities planning and design.
• Some regional/national travel will be expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years related or equivalent experience including project management experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• PMP
• Local candidates 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 a 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.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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