Senior Project Manager

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. HDR’s Water Business Group is expanding, and we’re seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers to help drive our program’s continued success. This is a compelling opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with an industry-leading, 100% employee-owned firm. As a Senior Project Manager within our Water Business Group, you’ll lead the execution of complex, high-profile projects and strategic client initiatives. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to internal teams, helping to shape our technical and business approach across the water sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects and programs. Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes. Cultivate and expand key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations. Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders. Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies. Guide the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity. Manage project financials—monitor budgets, forecast performance, and proactively allocate resources. Collaborate closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals. Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team. Support firmwide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience A minimum 5 years project management experience Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus) Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $116,000 - $231,000 depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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