Senior Water Resources Project Manager

HDR is an employee-owned company focused on inclusion and making a positive impact in communities and the world. The role described here centers on water resources project management within HDR’s Stormwater Program, with responsibilities spanning in-house leadership, project delivery for stormwater clients, coordination across offices, and business development in the Missouri and Kansas market.

The primary responsibility of the water resources project manager is to provide leadership related to water resources services, deliver projects for stormwater clients, and grow the external visibility of HDR’s Stormwater Program. The role involves coordinating staff across sections and offices to deliver projects and proposals with innovation and applicable standards, supporting planning and design-level work, and collaborating with other disciplines to provide integrated solutions.

• Lead and coordinate water resources projects for municipal and utility stormwater programs.
• Prepare planning- and design-level documents, including drainage reports and contract/bid documents.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to develop integrated solutions and business opportunities.
• Manage projects and provide production support; contribute to business development efforts.
• Identify and execute HDR services needed for regional stormwater programs in Missouri and Kansas, including internal services.
• Participate in planning processes and drive business development opportunities.
• Assist with recruiting and engage in professional organizations and conferences.
• Foster relationships with water resources clients and professionals; lead regional initiatives.
• Lead comprehensive stormwater management and master planning; understand state regulations and manuals.
• Apply asset management tools and design water resources facilities; address flood risk and floodplain mapping; design storm sewers and green stormwater infrastructure.
• Lead watershed planning; apply hydrologic and stormwater/drainage modeling.

• Master’s degree
• PMP Certification
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience including conceptual, preliminary, and final design of drainage and stormwater projects
• Commitment to quality and HDR values; professional engineering registration
• Experience managing diverse teams; strong leadership and coordination across staff levels
• Experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design, and stormwater facility design software
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills
• Organized and mission-driven

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years of related experience
• Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent for the position location
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping a collaborative culture and connecting us with clients and communities.

As employee owners, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work daily. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster belonging and engagement.

Note: HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. See  for details. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to criminal histories or arrest records.

Primary

Location:

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations:
United States-Missouri-St Louis;
United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Stormwater / Wet Weather

Job Posting:
Sep 12, 2025

Senior Project Manager postings and related opportunities may appear in the nearby job listings without altering the core role described above.