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Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager
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HDR .
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: 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. 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.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of multi‑discipline Water/Wastewater/Water Resources or other water‑related projects.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
Coordinate staff and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.
Implement QA/QC procedures.
Execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
Supervise project staff and act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
10 years related experience.
A minimum 5‑year project management experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be 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.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years water/wastewater project engineering including a minimum of 5 years experience in project management, including complex water/wastewater projects (condition assessments, planning and design of collection systems, distribution systems and/or treatment plant projects).
PE in New York or New Jersey.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Candidates who reside locally in the NY/NJ area are preferred.
Primary Location: United States-New York-New York.
Other Locations: United States-New York-Albany, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake.
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.
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Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager
role at
HDR .
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: 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. 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.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of multi‑discipline Water/Wastewater/Water Resources or other water‑related projects.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
Coordinate staff and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.
Implement QA/QC procedures.
Execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
Supervise project staff and act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
10 years related experience.
A minimum 5‑year project management experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be 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.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years water/wastewater project engineering including a minimum of 5 years experience in project management, including complex water/wastewater projects (condition assessments, planning and design of collection systems, distribution systems and/or treatment plant projects).
PE in New York or New Jersey.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Candidates who reside locally in the NY/NJ area are preferred.
Primary Location: United States-New York-New York.
Other Locations: United States-New York-Albany, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake.
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.
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