Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Senior Water Resources Project Manager - ( 187432 )

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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 function as a liaison and coordinator for staff across different sections and offices to deliver projects and proposals with innovation, applicable standards, and relevant resumes included.

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.

• Lead and manage projects for municipal and utility‑operated stormwater programs throughout the Missouri and Kansas market.
• Participate in capturing planning processes and driving business‑development opportunities.
• Help with recruiting.
• Participate in professional organizations and present at conferences.
• Foster relationships with local water resources clients and professionals.
• Drive and participate in regional water resources related initiatives.
• Lead comprehensive stormwater management and master planning.
• Understand state stormwater regulations and manuals.
• Apply asset‑management applications and tools.
• Design water resources management facilities.
• Perform floodplain mapping.
• Design storm sewers.
• Implement best‑management practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment.
• Lead watershed planning.
• Apply hydrologic and stormwater/drainage modeling.

• PMP certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience, including conceptual, preliminary, and final design of drainage and stormwater projects.
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Professional or engineering registration with related technical experience and experience in development and management of diverse teams.
• Experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design, and stormwater facility design software.
• Ability to function as a leader and active team player in a diverse multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with liaising with and coordinating staff at all levels.
• Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Organized and mission driven.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project‑management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (for example, PE or P.Eng license).
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business‑development, and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

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.

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.

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