Hydraulic Structures Project Manager

Taleo Social Sourcing•Denver, CO

22h

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Project Manager/Engineer for its Dams, Levees, & Civil Works practice within the Water Business Group. The role combines project management leadership with technical engineering, leading complex water infrastructure projects while providing technical direction for structural evaluations, new construction and rehabilitation designs, construction support, and dam safety initiatives. Typical projects include dam rehabilitations, spillway improvements, outlet works modifications, diversion structures, intake facilities, canals, and other critical hydraulic infrastructure. The successful candidate will manage multiple concurrent projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and exercise sound engineering judgment. The role includes project delivery from studies through final design and construction, as well as project pursuit support and business development. The position also involves technical oversight of inspections, condition assessments, engineering analyses, design documents, and construction-phase services for dams and related infrastructure. HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company and emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative culture. The role is part of work intended to support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Seven years of related experience, including at least two years of project management experience.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Experience with MS Office and MS Project.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
Experience leading dam rehabilitation, outlet works rehabilitation, spillway rehabilitation, or diversion structure projects.
Experience with dams, water conveyances, or other constructed project works and infrastructure regulated by FERC, USACE, or other federal or state agencies.
Experience conducting dam inspections and condition assessments.
Experience with risk-informed dam safety evaluations.
Experience managing annual project portfolios exceeding $1 million in active work.
Background in heavy civil construction, construction management, or contractor operations.
Experience with constructability reviews, means and methods evaluations, cost estimating, and bid support.
Demonstrated business development and client account management experience.
Experience managing concurrent multidisciplinary engineering projects involving scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client coordination.
Experience serving as a project manager, deputy project manager, task manager, or technical lead on dam, hydraulic structures, or water infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience developing engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and specifications.
Experience supporting Engineering During Construction and providing construction-phase engineering services.
Knowledge of dam safety practice, structural analysis, rehabilitation design, and construction engineering principles.
Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience developing project scopes, fee estimates, schedules, and work plans.
Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent small- to medium-sized dam, hydraulic structures, and water infrastructure projects, while developing the experience and leadership needed to execute larger projects and programs.
Manage projects governed by FERC, USBR, USACE, state dam safety agencies, and other regulatory authorities.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, civil, risk, environmental, and construction support professionals.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and risk from studies through final design and construction.
Support development of project pursuits, proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and client presentations.
Assist with implementation and improvement of project management processes, project delivery systems, and quality procedures.
Collaborate with practice leadership to identify strategic growth opportunities in dam safety, water resources, and hydraulic structures markets.
Contribute to business development and help expand relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Serve as technical lead for structural engineering evaluations and designs for dams and hydraulic structures.
Prepare and oversee engineering calculations, technical memoranda, feasibility studies, Basis of Design Reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
Plan and manage inspections and condition assessments of dams, spillways, outlet works, gates, intake towers, retaining walls, stilling basins, valve houses, and related infrastructure.
Participate in field work as needed, evaluate inspection findings, and develop recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, replacement, and risk mitigation.
Support and direct Engineering During Construction services, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field observations, design clarifications, construction issue resolution, Field Orders, Work Change Directives, and Engineering Change Notices.
Coordinate with contractors, owners, regulatory agencies, and construction personnel to facilitate successful project delivery.