Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Oklahoma City. In this role, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams through project lifecycles while managing budgets and schedules. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 7 years of related experience, and a Professional Engineer license. The position offers full-time employment with a commitment to equity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience in engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on projects.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Establish and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager – HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster belonging throughout the company and within our communities. Water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.

In this role, you'll lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams through the project lifecycle, manage project budgets and schedules, coordinate client relationships, and implement QA/QC procedures. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the work of single or multi‑discipline teams from development to close‑out.
• Manage complex small to medium projects or routine large projects, producing and coordinating several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverables with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, ensuring deliveries on schedule.
• Track financial aspects and adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule parameters.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• PMP certification.
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain reciprocity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee‑owned culture.

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 play 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.

Job Details

Primary Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Other Locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Tyler, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; El Paso, Texas; United States

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting Date: Dec 17, 2025

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.