Project Manager: Dams, Levees, and Civil Works

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HDR is seeking a Dams, Levees, and Civil Works Project Manager to support our expanding civil works section within our New England Area. This is a leadership role that involves project management, business development, as well as planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of entry and mid-level professionals.

Primary Duties:

• Manage projects with existing clients for Dam and Levee projects and build on current program.
• Further develop the Dam, Levee and Flood Risk Management Program in New England by identifying additional projects and clients that will drive growth.
• Plan, execute, and complete tasks on assigned projects independently and collaboratively. This position may be required to review design and construction submittals for compliance with applicable codes, design standards, project requirements, and contract documents.
• Define investigations and design activities for dams, levees, and hydraulic structures.
• Involvement in communication with both internal and external clients.
• Lead technical analyses, preparation of proposals and reports, and coordination with designers and contractors to implement recommendations on plans and in the field.
• Engage in supporting development of technical scope of works and fee proposals, as well as responses to RFP's related to dams, levees, and civil works services.
• Must be able to independently make decisions and recommendations that will impact a project's activities and direction
• Be a technical expert, leader, and authority in projects and tasks involving dams, levees, and civil works engineering
• Be knowledgeable of today's technical standards, including but not limited to USACE, FERC, USBR, LRFD, etc.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients and the demonstrate expertise in managing several complex tasks simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering
• New Hampshire PE, or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 10+ years directly related experience including Project Management
• Must be able to independently make decisions and recommendations that will impact a project's activities and direction
• Be a technical expert, leader, and authority in projects and tasks involving dams, levees, and civil works engineering.
• Be knowledgeable of today's technical standards, including but not limited to USACE, FERC, USBR, LRFD, etc.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients and the demonstrate expertise in managing several complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter and team oriented.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to assimilate data and put into a big picture context are essential.
• Must have extensive experience designing and directing large complex multi-discipline projects.
• Strong technical writing abilities, solid engineering background, and effective presentation skills are necessary for this position.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates who reside in the local New England area 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.