Industrial Water / Wastewater Senior Project Manager

HDR • Columbus, OH

11h

About The Position

At HDR, employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each individual is valued and respected, empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. The company fosters a culture of inclusion throughout its operations and within communities, aiming to make a positive global impact. Every role contributes to changing the world for the better. As part of the Industrial sector, this position helps shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. HDR partners with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities, and solve complex challenges. The work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. This role involves helping clients push boundaries, meet evolving industrial demands, and support resilient infrastructure and responsible growth, driving industrial innovation and making a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• MS Office and MS Project experience
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Nice To Haves

• Experience in municipal or industrial water and wastewater systems planning and design, including project management
• Technical background in process design of industrial organic water/wastewater treatment facilities
• Self-motivated with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams
• Strong oral and written communication and listening skills, including good leadership and organizational skills
• Experience handling multiple assignments
• Experience with design/build
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Master’s Degree
• PMP certification
• Access experience

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, develop and market projects involving the planning, design and construction administration of industrial water and wastewater facilities
• Direct project staff and lead industrial water/wastewater projects as a project director and/or project manager
• Be involved in marketing and planning of proposals and interviews
• Provide project and task management
• Conduct difficult to complex process engineering for both projects and proposals
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos and public forums
• Lead production of design calculations and technical reports
• Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities

Benefits

• Employee-owned culture
• Welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected
• Inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior