Water/WW Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water/WW Project Manager in Durango, Colorado. This role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing projects' lifecycle from development to close-out. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of related experience, with a minimum of 2 years in project management. Candidates must also have a professional engineering license and strong leadership skills. This full-time position contributes significantly to community water management and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• 7 years related experience mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects.
• Establish and maintain client relations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

Mar 02, 2026

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?

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.

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.

In the role of Water/WW Project Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline 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 through 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

• PMP certification

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience

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 (Access experience would be plus)
• 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-Colorado-Durango

Schedule : Full‑time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt