Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to lead multi-discipline teams through the full project lifecycle, from development to close-out, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget.

You will build client relations, coordinate with stakeholders, manage staffing and schedules, track project finances, and implement QA/QC procedures while upholding our employee-owned culture and commitment to excellence. Preferred: Master's degree and PMP or PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 7 years related experience and at least 2 years in project management.
• MS Office and MS Project experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams through the project's lifecycle.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload and track financial aspects to meet budget and schedule.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

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 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.

In the Role of Project Manager Engineering

We'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables 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 budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP certification

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-Texas-Houston

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Corpus Christi

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Nov 13, 2025