Senior Project Manager - Drinking Water

What You'll Do: As a Senior Project Manager within our Michigan Water Business Group, you'll lead the execution of complex, high-profile projects and strategic client initiatives. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to internal teams, helping to shape our technical and business approach across the water sector.

Key Responsibilities: Lead planning, design, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects and programs. Strategically oversee project execution, balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure exceptional outcomes. Cultivate and expand key client relationships, actively participating in business development, proposal strategy, and contract negotiations. Direct and facilitate internal and external project meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders. Navigate complex regulatory environments, representing HDR in discussions with permitting and oversight agencies. Guide the development of project documentation, technical analyses, and engineering reports with a focus on quality and clarity. Manage project financials—monitor budgets, forecast performance, and proactively allocate resources. Collaborate closely with project controllers, business group leadership, and finance teams to ensure transparency and alignment on financial goals. Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team. Support firmwide initiatives and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements across the business group.