Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader and technically exceptional individual in the field of water and wastewater to join our Florida Water Business Group as a Water / Wastewater Project Manager.

• As a Water / Wastewater Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for scoping, planning, managing, directing and monitoring all aspects of medium to large drinking water and wastewater projects and contracts with high degrees of technical complexity. The Project Manager will effectively interface with clients while independently leading and supervising teams of engineers and CAD professionals to develop planning documents (e.g. master plans), preliminary engineering reports, detailed designs including plans and specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serving as the trust client-facing project manager for a variety of technical delivery projects.
• Developing project design criteria, schematics and methods.
• Preparing preliminary design, basis of design reports, routing and alignment studies, and other engineering reports.
• Developing and writing engineering specifications and front-end documents.
• Overseeing the production of design drawings.
• Developing and executing QA/QC and risk management plans for each project.
• Working directly with the owner to ensure that the project exceeds the owner’s expectations.
• Leading and/or supporting client management and business development activities including pursuit planning, proposals, interviews, and client strategy.
• If needed, the Project Manager may perform process related or detailed design work themselves; the candidate should have an exceptional demonstrated technical background.
• Collaborating with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Florida to maintain HDR’s commitment to excellent technical delivery, including developing a technical mentorship program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, supervising staff, engaging in quality control and compliance, leading abstract development and review activities for local conferences, and reviewing scopes of work and associated fees.
• Supporting and potentially leading client management activities (e.g. internal client management calls, client meetings) and participating in overall strategy discussions for marketing with our clients.

• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Master’s of Engineering in Civil or Environmental.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

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