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? 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.
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HDR is currently looking for an Asset Management Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in Kansas City, Missouri. This position will be responsible for assisting in driving the growth and development of our Utility Management Services Business Class in Missouri and Kansas, which includes the development and implementation of water, wastewater, and stormwater asset management solutions to support utility operations, engineering, finance, and IT needs.
In the role of Asset Management Project Manager, we will count on you to promote the advancement of business development strategies, lead the development and pursuit of new clients and new projects; maintain and strengthen client relationships; provide project management and technical expertise for projects; and support staff development with specific responsibilities. including:
- Lead the development and implementation of asset management plans, which include various combinations of client education; strategic planning; service level objectives; and risk modeling.
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of utilities' asset management activities, including completing asset inventories; coordinating technology support; determining criticality; completing condition assessments and estimating remaining useful life; identifying repair and renewal needs; and making cost projections.
- Direct and coordinate work of single-disciplinary teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out).
- Be responsible for all aspects of small to medium single-disciplined projects or large, routine projects.
- 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 the entire project life cycle and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
- Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the team to ensure that work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-to budget and schedule.
- Work with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
- Maintain quality and implement QA/QC procedures.
- Collaborate with other Business Class and Marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits.
- Serve as Project Manager for projects, provide technical input for business class, and assist in developing capabilities of Business Class staff.
- Support recruiting initiatives and activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical background and experience in designing, operating, maintaining, and/or managing treatment, collection, and/or distribution systems
- BS in Engineering, Business, Data Science or related degree required
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with MS Office, MS Project and SharePoint required
- Strong business development and strategic planning skills
- Excellent team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, and have excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
- Preference given to local candidates
- A PE, PMP, or IAM license/certification
- PMP certification
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 7 years related experience
- A minimum of 2 years project management experience
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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
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United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Industry
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Water
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Utility Management Services
Job Posting
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Dec 4, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
Dec 05, 2025