Senior Project Manager (Water)

HDR is an employee-owned firm dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. They are seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers to lead complex, high-profile projects within their Water Business Group, focusing on water infrastructure and sustainability. The role involves strategic project execution, client relationship management, and mentorship of internal teams.

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

Requirements:

• 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 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