Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry seeks a Project Manager to join their Water Business Group in Columbia, SC. This role is crucial for overseeing the design and execution of water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the water sector and demonstrate strong leadership skills. If you are passionate about making an impact in your community and the world, apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment design.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects by managing multidiscipline teams.
• Build team technical expertise through recruitment and staff development.
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager - ( 182857 )

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?

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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.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in one of our South Carolina offices (Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, or Rock Hill). This individual must have at least 10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection system project design, as well as experience leading design teams through the planning, design, permitting and construction phases of projects. Project types could include water and wastewater treatment facilities, water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations and related infrastructure projects. This individual must be skilled in planning studies, field alignment studies, coordinating with sub-consultants and utility owners, preparing preliminary and final design, drawing preparation coordination, developing technical specifications, and performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct production staff and perform client management activities to support our South Atlantic Area (NC/SC/GA) 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. On a day-to-day basis, they’ll also be expected to:

• Function as a Project Manager, and be responsible for executing projects by 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, water/wastewater facilities planning and design
• Some regional travel will be expected
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection system design with additional experience in project management required
• Must have excellent communication, leadership and planning skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Position requires very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Local candidates are preferred
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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

Primary Location

: United States-South Carolina-Columbia

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill

Industry

: Water

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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