Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tampa, Florida is looking for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee complex water projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, including 2 years in project management. A bachelor's degree and a professional engineering license are required. The role involves collaborating with clients and technical teams to ensure top-quality project delivery, emphasizing leadership in the water industry.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience, with at least 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the local licensing board.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and lead complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of drinking water and wastewater projects.
• Interface with clients while managing project teams.
• Ensure project outcomes meet owner expectations.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Technical design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s of Engineering in Civil or Environmental

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.

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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.

Responsibilities

• 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. The Project Manager will 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.
• 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.
• Leading and/or supporting client management and business development activities including pursuit planning, proposals, interviews, and client strategy.
• If needed, the Project Manager may perform process related or detailed design work themselves; the candidate should have an exceptional demonstrated technical background.
• Collaborating with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Florida to maintain HDR’s commitment to excellent technical delivery, including developing a technical mentorship program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, supervising staff, engaging in quality control and compliance, leading abstract development and review activities for local conferences, and reviewing scopes of work and associated fees.
• Supporting and potentially leading client management activities (e.g. internal client management calls, client meetings) and participating in overall strategy discussions for marketing with our clients.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Commitment to being an active participant of our 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 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

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Feb 11, 2026

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.