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HDR

Project Manager (Drinking Water/Wastewater)

HDR, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598

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About 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. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities. 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 multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle, while under supervision of a Program Manager

Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects

Responsible for many aspects of large projects

Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently

Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions of project site in conjunction with all disciplines

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 development and complete deliverables on budget and 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

Provide direction to Discipline Leads, PEs, EITs getting started on project tasks

Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance

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 in Engineering

Experience working in Program Management and/or Owners Advisory services

PMP certification

Must have the ability to interact with multi discipline teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

Hands‑on CAD experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

7 years related experience

A minimum 2 years project management experience

Professional Engineer (PE) 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.

Primary Location United States-California-Sacramento

Other Locations United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-California-Santa Cruz

Industry Water

Schedule Full‑time

Employee Status Regular

Business Class Program Management

Job Posting Nov 11 2025

Equal Opportunity 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.

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