Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Water Business Group

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, continuously asking how we can impact the world. Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

We believe water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. In the Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience by delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater responsibly, developing sustainable supplies, and protecting lives and property through flood control. Whether 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.

• Assist on advisory and permitting projects associated with NPDES/CWA permits, Water Rights, and NEPA compliance.
• Assist client teams in developing strategy and supporting documents for permitting and permit negotiations.
• Contribute to and lead the development of NEPA documents.
• Prepare, plan, and review technical studies, regulatory documents, and related reports for NPDES, CWA, and ESA.
• Monitor changes in regulations at the state and federal level to inform HDR teams and clients, assessing implications for projects and operations.
• Support HDR’s regional and national initiatives related to One Water, water quality, and irrigation.
• Direct and coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle—from development & initiation to close‑out.
• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in marketing, contractual, and technical meetings.
• Present project work in client meetings, board meetings, agency/stakeholder meetings, and at technical conferences.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project life cycle, ensuring completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Specific experience with Idaho and other northwest federal clients, water utilities, irrigation districts, and tribes.
• Knowledge of regional water issues.
• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Policy, or a closely related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, and project management software.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills—both written and verbal—and the ability to interact with various design teams.
• Commitment to actively participating in our employee‑owned culture.

Primary

Location:

United States—Idaho—Boise
Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Utility Management Services

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.