Water / Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in the Charleston or Greenville office in South Carolina. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of progressive experience leading design teams on water and/or wastewater treatment projects, with strong client development and team coordination skills.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure project execution from planning through construction, and mentor junior staff while traveling regionally/nationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of related experience including at least 2 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the licensing board.
• MS Office and MS Project experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Function as Project Manager, leading multidiscipline teams and delivering projects using HDR tools.
• Build team expertise and capacity by recruiting, training and mentoring junior staff.
• Support HDR services in utility planning, asset management and water/wastewater design; some travel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

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.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in either our Charleston or Greenville office.

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 South 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.

On a day-to-day basis, they'll also be expected to:

• Function as Project Manager, taking responsibility for executing projects and managing / 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 by leading and mentoring junior 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years related or equivalent experience including project management experience
• PMP certification
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required
• 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-South Carolina-Charleston

Other Locations: United States-South Carolina-Greenville

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Aug 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitive 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.