Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee complex projects that shape communities' water management strategies. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project budgets, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and a PE license, along with strong leadership and MS Office skills. This full-time position offers a chance to lead change and drive progress in an impactful industry.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Commitment to active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams throughout projects.
• Establish and maintain client relations for marketing and production meetings.
• Track financial aspects of projects and ensure adherence to budget and schedules.

Skills

Leadership skills

MS Office proficiency

MS Project experience

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Access

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager – HDR

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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out).
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables 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 budget and schedule.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification
• Texas PE License or ability to obtain reciprocity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experienceMinimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Location

Primary Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Other Locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Tyler, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; El Paso, Texas.

Employment Information

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting Date: Dec 16 2025

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