HDR · 2 weeks ago
Dams, Levees, and Civil Works Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHDR is a leading company specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. They are seeking a Dams, Levees, and Civil Works Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and effective client relations while managing multidisciplinary teams.
ArchitectureConsulting
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Marshall-Lakin, CIR
Responsibilities
Plan and manage delivery for all aspects of large-scale, multi-discipline, and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity, including planning, design, construction, and program management. Typical projects include dam, levee, and stormwater management: studies, assessments, and design projects including geologic, geotechnical, structural, hydrology, hydraulic, structural, and mechanical components
Coordinate project staffing and workload throughout entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track project financials and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
Work with accounting, operational, and business leadership for periodic project reviews
Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures
Provide technical support either individually or as part of a project team on dam and levee safety inspections, assessments, designs, and risk evaluations
Conduct and/or coordinate completion of analyses to develop alternatives, design options, or recommendations for dam, levee, and civil works projects
Prepare and/or manage preparation of cost estimates, design drawings, and specifications for projects
Collect, assimilate, and present data in technical and non-technical reports
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Lead the technical development of project proposals and fee estimates
Work independently in addition to planning, organizing, and assisting teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
Mentor mid- and junior-level staff across a variety of disciplines
Oversee a variety of project types including planning, design, inspection and construction management of flood risk management projects; dams and reservoirs; drainage; general site civil; and ecosystem restoration
Coordinate projects with inter-related disciplines such as hydrology, hydraulics, structural, geology, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CADD and GIS. The position will also require coordination with HDR’s other regional and corporate business class technical directors and advisors
Implement QA/QC procedures
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years related experience
A minimum 2 years project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license
MS Office and MS Project experience is required
Demonstrated leadership skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Master's degree
PMP certification
Project management experience on large, multi-discipline projects, including dams, levees, and stormwater infrastructure
Experience in one of the following technical competencies: geotechnical engineering, hydrology/hydraulics, hydraulic structures, structural engineering, or civil engineering
5 years of experience providing technical support to dams, levees, and/or stormwater infrastructure projects in one of the disciplines listed above
Preference given to local candidates
Business development experience
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
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Jeff Glover
Colorado Area Water Group Chief Engineer
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