Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Bismarck, ND. The role involves managing projects throughout their lifecycle, establishing client relations, and ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within budget. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 7 years of related experience, and a professional engineering license. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and PMP certification. HDR values inclusion and aims to positively impact communities.
Water/Wastewater Project Manager

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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?


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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.


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 the role of Water/Wastewater Project Manager, we'll count on you to:



Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
Implement QA/QC procedures
Perform other duties as needed






Preferred Qualifications



Master's degree
PMP certification







Required Qualifications





Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years related experience
A minimum 2 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 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



What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.


Our eight 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.








Primary Location:
United States-North Dakota-Bismarck




Industry:
Water




Schedule:
Full-time




Employee Status:
Regular




BusinessClass:
Water Treatment




Job Posting:
Feb 24, 2026