Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Company : HDR
Location : Kansas City, MO, 64101
Posted Date : 19 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Project Management
Occupation : Project Manager
Job Details
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?
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The primary responsibility of the water resources project manager will be to provide in-house leadership and guidance as it relates to water resources services as well as delivering projects for clients related to stormwater work and growing the external visibility of HDR's Stormwater Program. They will function as a liaison and coordinator for staff across different sections and offices to deliver projects and proposals with innovation, applicable standards and relevant resumes included. They will work closely with the project engineers to prepare both planning level and design level projects including drainage reports, and contract/bid documents; and work collaboratively with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and business development opportunities. They will also be required to manage projects and provide production support on projects in addition to business development responsibilities. This role is responsible for identifying and executing, with teams of staff, the multiple HDR services needed by municipal and utility operated stormwater programs throughout the Missouri and Kansas market as well as internal services including, but not limited to:
Participating in capturing planning processes and/or driving business development opportunities
Helping with recruiting
Participating in professional organizations and presenting at conferences
Fostering relationships with local water resources clients and professionals
Driving and participating in regional water resources related initiatives
Leading comprehensive stormwater management and master planning
Understanding state stormwater regulations and manuals
Applying asset management applications and tools
Design of water resources management facilities
Flood Risk Reduction
Floodplain Mapping
Storm sewers
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)
Best management practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment
Leading watershed planning
Applying hydrologic and stormwater/drainage modeling.
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Master's degree
PMP Certification
A minimum of 10 years of related work experience, including experience in conceptual, preliminary, and final design of drainage and stormwater projects
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Experienced in development and management of diverse team
Experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design, and stormwater facility design software.
Ability to function as a leader and an active team player in a diverse multidisciplinary environment
Experience with liaising with and coordinating staff at all levels
Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills
- Organized and mission driven
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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
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.
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