Senior Drinking Water Project Manager

HDR•St. Louis, MO

34d

About The Position

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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Drinking Water Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in our Missouri locations of St Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, or Columbia. In this position, you will support the growth and delivery of HDR’s Drinking Water Market Sector in St Louis and throughout Missouri and Kansas. You will lead multi-discipline teams in the planning and design of treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems, including condition assessment, asset management, and master planning. As the Senior Drinking Water Project Manager, you will help to promote the advancement of business development strategies, pursuit of new clients and new projects; maintain and strengthen existing client relationships; provide project management and technical expertise for key projects; and support staff development.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred.
Experience with designing complex municipal drinking water systems
A team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
Strong business development and strategic planning skills
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven project leadership, project management (staffing, schedule, and budget), and mentorship skills
Strong technical background and experience in designing treatment facilities and collection systems
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams
Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Preference is given to local candidates

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate all aspects of small to large projects with a high degree of technical complexity including management of teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to closeout).
Participate in developing key strategic marketing initiatives to identify and capture expanding service opportunities.
Establish and maintain client relationships.
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
Lead contractual negotiations, design production, and review meetings
Coordinate staffing and workload balance through the entire project lifecycle to drive successful completion of deliverables on schedule.
Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort of team to deliver contracted services within budget and schedule
Collaborate closely with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership.
Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures.
Collaborate with other Business Class and Marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a champion role in selected key pursuits.
Serve as Project Manager for key/strategic projects, provide technical input for Business Class, and assist in developing capabilities of Business Class staff.
Supervise project staff and mentor staff.