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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's Water Business Group is made up of more than 1,650 employee owners in more than 225 locations around the world. We proudly hold the #5 ranking in Water on the 2022 ENR Top Design Firm Rankings. With more than 49 project awards in 2022 we continue to push open the doors to what's possible each and every day.

Senior Project Manager Engineer

HDR is looking for a Senior Project Manager Engineer to manage projects for Department of Defense (DoD) and other utility customers, serving as an integral member of the HDR Hawaii-Guam team. In this role, you will collaborate with our Hawaii based team, supported by more than 11,000 employees worldwide when specialized expertise is needed. You will lead multi-discipline teams to deliver some of the most important and interesting water related projects in support of the DoD and local utilities.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Project Manager Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Manage multi-discipline design teams for projects for DoD customers throughout the Pacific Region. Teams may be remote and working across multiple geographies.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects multidiscipline projects with varying degrees of technical complexity for federal and non-federal clients.
• Prepare/review engineering scopes of work and budgets/estimates for proposals and track budget and schedule status throughout the course of each project. Monitor scope of work and scope changes.
• Interface with clients as needed for successful project delivery. Address client requirements and manage client expectations regarding scope, schedule and quality on projects.
• Communicate with staff and subconsultants to establish work priorities for projects.
• Coordinate with other managers throughout HDR to review workload, project status, and staffing requirements.
• Monitor changes in codes, regulations, and client standards. Implement required changes into the design standards, procedures, and deliverables.
• Perform and/or coordinate quality control reviews of projects.
• Perform project engineering duties when required.
• Manage staff, provide employee mentoring, stablish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews to advance the skill level of personnel through training, education, and experience.

Keywords: Water, Wastewater, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Drinking Water, Pump Station, Pipeline, Stormwater, Water Supply, Construction, Consulting, Project Manager, Design, Engineering. *LI-KY1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience (15+ years preferred)
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• PE license, state of Hawaii PE license preferred
• Experience with managing and executing civil engineering design projects in the Pacific Region
• Hands-on experience performing Civil Engineering design including preparing design calculations, specifications, and construction drawings for Federal projects.
• Familiar with Unified Facility Criteria (UFC)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage several concurrent project schedules.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Project Manager for DoD clients
• Ability to work out of our Oahu office is a plus but we will consider locations across the US.

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.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The expected compensation range for this position is:

California will be $127,589 - $190,555 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Washington will be $133,389 - $190,555 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Hawaii will be $121,790 - $173,985 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.