Project Manager-Water Resource Management

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, responsible for leading stormwater projects, including planning, design, and management. The role involves collaboration with project engineers, business development, and fostering client relationships. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering, PE license in NY and NJ, and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Candidates should be committed to quality and teamwork.
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The primary responsibility of the Water Resources Project Manager will be to provide in-house leadership and guidance as it relates to water resources services as well as delivering projects for clients related to stormwater work and growing the external visibility of HDR's Stormwater Program. They will work closely with the project engineers to prepare both planning level and design level projects including drainage reports, and contract/bid documents; and work collaboratively with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and business development opportunities. They will also be required to manage projects and provide production support on projects in addition to business development responsibilities.

As a Water Resources Project Manager, you'll be responsible for taking a lead role in the development and delivery of stormwater projects in New York/New Jersey. This role is responsible for planning, design, and management of stormwater and drainage projects including, but not limited to:
• Stormwater management facilities
• Site drainage
• Storm drain improvements
• Manage and lead civil design projects
• Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)
• Best management practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment
• Perform watershed and water quality assessments and BMP prioritization
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of stormwater facilities
• Fostering relationships with local water resources clients and professionals
• Driving and participating in regional water resources related initiatives
• Leading comprehensive stormwater management and master planning
• Understanding state stormwater regulations and manuals
• Applying asset management applications and tools
• Design of water resources management facilities
• Flood Risk Reduction
• Civil Works and or/dams and levees
• Floodplain Mapping
• Leading watershed planning
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY and NJ.
• A minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including experience in conceptual, preliminary, and final design of drainage, stormwater and Civil Works and or/dams and levees.
• Experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design, and stormwater facility design software.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Ability to function as a leader and an active team player in a diverse multidisciplinary environment
• Experience with liaising with and coordinating staff at all levels
• Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills
• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• 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

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