Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead medium to large drinking water and wastewater projects in HDR’s Florida Water Business Group.

The role involves managing teams of engineers and CAD professionals, interfacing with clients, and delivering planning documents, design reports, and cost estimates. The ideal candidate has a PE license, 7+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, manage, direct and monitor medium to large drinking water and wastewater projects.
• Interface with clients while leading engineers and CAD staff to develop planning documents and cost estimates.
• Develop design criteria, schematics and design reports.
• Oversee production of design drawings and QA/QC plans.
• Support business development including pursuit planning and proposals.
• Collaborate across Florida with leadership and staff to maintain HDR’s delivery standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader and technically exceptional individual in the field of water and wastewater to join our Florida Water Business Group as a Water / Wastewater Project Manager.

Primary duties of this position will include:

• As a Water / Wastewater Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for scoping, planning, managing, directing and monitoring all aspects of medium to large drinking water and wastewater projects and contracts with high degrees of technical complexity. More specifically the Project Manager will be expected to effectively interface with clients while independently leading and supervising teams of engineers and CAD professionals to develop planning documents (e.g. master plans), preliminary engineering reports, detailed designs including plans and specifications, and cost estimates. These responsibilities will include:
• Serving as the trust client-facing project manager for a variety of technical delivery projects
• Developing project design criteria, schematics and methods
• Preparing preliminary design, basis of design reports, routing and alignment studies, and other engineering reports
• Developing and writing engineering specifications and front-end documents
• Overseeing the production of design drawings
• Developing and executing QA/QC and risk management plans for each project
• Working directly with the owner to ensure that the project exceeds the owner’s expectations
• Lead and/or support client management and business development activities including pursuit planning, proposals, interviews, and client strategy
• If needed, the Project Manager may be needed to perform process related or detailed design work themselves to support the project and as such, the candidate should have an exceptional demonstrated technical background.
• Beyond technical delivery, the Project Manager will be expected to collaborate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Florida to maintain HDR’s commitment to excellent technical delivery for our clients. Specific activities related to the overall technical delivery program could include development of a technical mentorship and development program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, direct mentoring and/or supervision of staff, engagement in the group’s quality control and compliance program, lead abstract development and review activities for local conferences, and involvement in the review of scopes of work and associated fees.
• Lastly, the Project Manager is expected to support and potentially lead client management activities (e.g. internal client management calls, client meetings) and participate in the overall strategy discussions for successfully marketing with our clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Masters of Engineering in Civil, or Environmental
• Experience in supervising staff
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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-Florida-Tampa Other Locations: United States-Florida-Sarasota Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt Job Posting: Oct 19, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.