Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater facilities projects in southeastern Pennsylvania. The role involves client development, project management, and engineering tasks, necessitating strong leadership and organizational skills. Join a collaborative culture committed to impact and innovation within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 7 years of related experience.
• 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage aspects of water/wastewater projects.
• Lead project staff and coordinate with engineers.
• Conduct technical analyses and report preparation.

Skills

Project Management

Client Development

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

HDR is currently in need of a Project Manager to advance the planning, design and construction administration of water and wastewater facilities projects in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is envisioned this candidate would have a mix of client development, project management, and project delivery responsibilities.

Candidates for this position should have experience directing project staff and will lead water/wastewater projects as a project manager. Other duties will include providing project and task management; conducting difficult to complex process engineering for both projects and proposals; collecting, assimilating, and presenting data in reports, memos and public forums; leading production of design calculations and technical reports; and leading preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of water and wastewater treatment facilities and/or conveyance/distribution systems. Should possess strong oral and written communication and listening skills including good leadership and organizational skills. Position will work closely with the local team to deliver the growing Water Business Group business within Southeastern Pennsylvania.

In the role of Water/Wastewater Project Manager, we will count on you to:

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline planning, as well as large, complex multi-disciplinary projects


• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning/design team throughout entire project lifespan


• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings


• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies


• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff


• Coordinate workload throughout entire project development, and ensure completion of documents 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 schedule


• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Business Group Manager for project reviews


• Perform technical analyses and report preparation


• Lead client project and technical meetings and/or workshops


• Provide leadership and mentoring for water/wastewater engineers


• Perform other duties as needed

Keywords: Water, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Collection System, Biosolids, Planning, Design, Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or have the ability to obtain license within 1 year.


• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

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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 or P.Eng) 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-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations:United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry:Water

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:Jun 6, 2025