Senior Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

HDR • Sacramento, CA

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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.
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As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role leading complex water projects that matter—from dams and levees to flood control systems and beyond. We’re looking for a leader who thrives on collaboration, embraces technical challenges, and is passionate about mentoring teams and delivering impactful solutions.

Requirements

• Design lead experience in general civil engineering projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
• Proven experience design of complex multidisciplinary projects and coordination with internal and external team members
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build cohesive teams across geographies
• Excellent communication, organization, and client management abilities
• Experience providing engineering support during construction or field-based construction work
• A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring others
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Experience in mentoring and training Civil EITs and civil designers
• Experience with AutoDesk Civil 3D

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of major water infrastructure projects—from concept to completion—ensuring excellence at every phase.
• Manage large, complex projects (or multiple concurrent efforts), balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Design, lead, or support production for civil engineering design on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients such as irrigation districts, flood control agencies, the California Department of Water Resources, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture while mentoring and developing engineers and project managers.
• Track financials, proactively adjust plans, and partner with accounting and leadership teams to keep projects on track.
• Implement and uphold QA/QC best practices to ensure technical excellence.
• Offer strategic guidance on design, construction support, and agency coordination—especially for complex challenges requiring innovation beyond standard codes.
• Lead work sessions, bringing together internal teams and stakeholders to move projects forward efficiently.
• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts while helping expand HDR’s presence in the NorCal water market.

Benefits

• 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.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

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