Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager, where your expertise will guide impactful projects in water treatment. This role offers the chance to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor emerging talent, and engage in client management while enhancing your project management skills. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values your contributions and encourages personal growth. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this opportunity allows you to make a difference in the communities we serve while enjoying a fulfilling career in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute water treatment and wastewater projects.
• Lead and mentor design teams and younger staff.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Water Treatment

Wastewater Treatment

Client Development

MS Office

MS Project

Asset Management

Utility Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Water / Wastewater Project Manager - (182389)

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. We constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in either Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, or Wilmington, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years’ progressive experience leading design teams to implement water treatment and/or wastewater treatment projects through the planning, design, permitting and construction phases. They will perform client development and management activities to support our North Carolina 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. This individual will also be expected to:

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

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 of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years related or equivalent experience including project management experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• PMP
• Local candidates are preferred

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.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.