Project Manager (Water)

HDR•Omaha, NE

About The Position

HDR's Water Business Group is growing, and we are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead our program forward. This is an exciting opportunity to join our industry leading 100% employee-owned firm in an influential leadership role. We have opportunities across the US for talented people like yourself to join HDR and become our next employee-owner! 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. In 2026 Engineering News Record ranked HDR fifth in size of business in the important Water category. We have more than 2000 professionals in our Water Business Group that offer a uniquely comprehensive breadth of traditional and cross sector services enabling holistic approaches to our countries’ water challenges. Our services span utility master planning, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, flood protection, water resource management, reuse, applied research, transmission and distribution, water supply, asset management, operations assistance, program management, construction management and inspection, funding and financing, strategic communications, advisory services, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years related experience
A minimum 2 years project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

Nice To Haves

Access experience

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and manage small to medium-sized single-discipline projects and large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
Coordinate and balance work across planning and design teams to ensure seamless project execution throughout the project lifecycle.
Build and maintain lasting client relationships, taking part in marketing, contract negotiations, and design and production meetings.
Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to align stakeholders and drive progress.
Interface with governing agencies during project reviews and permitting processes.
Conduct and facilitate work sessions focused on design development and contract documentation.
Track project budgets, monitor financial performance, and align resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope.
Partner with project controllers, business group leaders, and accounting teams to provide regular project status updates and financial reviews.
Perform technical analyses and prepare clear, concise engineering reports.
Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers, with a focus on developing strong technical skills in water/wastewater engineering.
Support firm-wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed.