Senior Project Manager | Water Resources

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

At
HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

We are actively seeking a
Senior Project Manager | Water Resources in our Allentown, PA
office. As a
Senior Project Manager with
HRG and a focus on water resources and stormwater, you will lead complex projects from planning through construction, serve as a trusted client advisor, and mentor technical staff while ensuring quality, compliance, and financial performance. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality water resources and public infrastructure solutions for municipal and authority clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of experience managing water resources and Municipal/Authority infrastructure projects, including stormwater systems, roadways, utilities, and construction administration
• Experience serving as a primary client contact for Municipal or Authority clients, including public meetings and project presentations
• Familiarity with regulatory permitting and compliance (PADEP, USACE, FEMA, PennDOT) and related plan/ordinance review
• Ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and contracts from planning through construction
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, client-focused approach
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, stormwater-related analysis/design software, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resources projects, including stormwater utilities, flood mitigation projects, pollution reduction plans (PRP), MS4 permits, and related public infrastructure
• Provide oversight and QA/QC of technical designs, studies, and reports to ensure accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance
• Develop, administer, and oversee construction contracts throughout bidding, construction, and closeout
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, contract execution, and financial performance to meet profitability targets
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Municipal and Authority clients, building strong relationships and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction
• Support permitting and compliance efforts with agencies including PADEP, USACE, FEMA, and PennDOT
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and direction to project teams and support professional development

Benefits

• HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.

What This Job Offers

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