Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR, Inc.
United States, Florida, Tampa
Sep 28, 2024
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 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 Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager. These positions can be based out of our Tampa, Miami or Pensacola offices. Primary Responsibilities 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. More specifically the Project Manager will be expected to 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. These responsibilities will include: 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 Lead and/or support client management and business development activities including pursuit planning, proposals, interviews, and client strategy If needed, the Project Manager may be needed to perform process related or detailed design work themselves to support the project and as such, the candidate should have an exceptional demonstrated technical background. Beyond technical delivery, the Project Manager will be expected to collaborate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Florida to maintain HDR's commitment to excellent technical delivery for our clients. Specific activities related to the overall technical delivery program could include development of a technical mentorship and development program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, direct mentoring and/or supervision of staff, engagement in the group's quality control and compliance program, lead abstract development and review activities for local conferences, and involvement in the review of scopes of work and associated fees. Lastly, the Project Manager is expected to support and potentially lead client management activities (e.g. internal client management calls, client meetings) and participate in the overall strategy discussions for successfully marketing with our clients. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Minimum of 8 years of related experience in the water / wastewater industry Minimum of 3 years project management related experience Existing and established relationships with clients in the water / wastewater marketplace Proven and significant process design, and detailed design experience including with technologies and equipment selection and to lead efforts associated with the group's technical delivery program Proven leadership and commitment to the technical development and mentorship of staff Experience developing detailed scopes and fees for a wide variety of planning and design projects Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills Preference given to local candidates #LI-JS6 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 7 years related experience A minimum 2 years project management experience Professional Engineer (PE) license MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus) Demonstrated leadership 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 : United States-Florida-Tampa Other Locations : United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Pensacola Industry : Water Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Water Treatment Job Posting : Sep 27, 2024