Water / Wastewater Project Manager

-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager for its Water Business Group in North Carolina. This role requires a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience in managing water and wastewater treatment projects. The ideal candidate will lead diverse teams, ensuring successful project execution from planning through construction. This position not only offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community but also fosters a culture of inclusion and collaboration, empowering employees to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to building a better world together.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience leading design teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams for projects.
• Lead and mentor younger staff in project execution.
• Participate in utility planning and asset management.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Client Development

Water Treatment Projects

Wastewater Treatment Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each 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.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, or Wilmington, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of progressive experience leading design teams to implement water treatment and/or wastewater treatment projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases. They will perform client development and management activities to support our North Carolina Water Business Group team. The candidate should 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, responsible for executing projects and managing and developing multidisciplinary 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 certification
• Local candidates are preferred
• *LI-SM1

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 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 in 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.