About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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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 is looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Business Group in one of our South Carolina offices (Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, or Rock Hill). This individual must have at least 10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection system project design, as well as experience leading design teams through the planning, design, permitting and construction phases of projects. Project types could include water and wastewater treatment facilities, water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations and related infrastructure projects. This individual must be skilled in planning studies, field alignment studies, coordinating with sub-consultants and utility owners, preparing preliminary and final design, drawing preparation coordination, developing technical specifications, and performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct production staff and perform client management activities to support our South Atlantic Area (NC/SC/GA) Water Business Group team. They will need to be skilled in studies, contributing to multiple design teams, coordinating with sub-consultants and utility client staff. On a day-to-day basis, they'll also be expected to:

• Function as a Project Manager, and be responsible for executing projects by managing and developing multidiscipline teams, utilizing HDR's business systems and project management tools
• Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development and training
• Lead and mentor younger staff
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in utility planning, asset management, water/wastewater facilities planning and design
• Some regional travel will be expected

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Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
• PE license required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection system design with additional experience in project management required
• Microsoft Office Suite experience is required
• Must have excellent communication, leadership and planning skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Position requires very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline preferred
• South Carolina PE license desired
• Local candidates are preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.