About this opportunity
HDR lists this Senior Project Manager Engineering opportunity in represa, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Project Manager Engineering
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the development and implementation of strategies/initiatives for municipal water/wastewater clients.
Be client facing as this role will be a key conduit between the client and HDR design teams.
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
Actively participate in industry associations, ideally in a role to support such organizations (e.g., California Water Environment Association).
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small to large multidiscipline projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
The larger projects are typically in excess of $5 million and involve a large project staff.
Supervise large project staffs and act as a mentor for less-experienced engineers and project managers.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.
Implement QA/QC procedures.
Execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
Maintain professional engineering registration.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred: Master's Degree PMP Certification
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.): $142,758 - $231,750
Primary Location
United States-California-Folsom
Other Locations
United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Santa Cruz
Industry
Water
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular BusinessClass : Water Treatment
Job Posting
Apr 29, 2026
Worksite address
represa, CA, 95671, US
Who can apply
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