Senior Project Manager

Company: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader and technically exceptional individual in the municipal utility marketplace to join our Florida Water Business Group as a Senior Project Manager.You will be responsible for scoping, planning, managing, directing, and monitoring all aspects of small to large municipal utility projects, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and utility management. More specifically, the Senior Municipal Project Manager will be expected to effectively interface with clients while independently leading and supervising teams of engineers and CAD professionals to develop planning documents (e.g. master plans), preliminary engineering reports, detailed designs including plans and specifications, and cost estimates. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the trust client-facing project manager for a variety of technical delivery projects that exceed the Owner's expectations.
• Preparing and developing preliminary design, basis of design reports, design criteria, schematics, routing and alignment studies, and other engineering reports.
• Overseeing the production of design drawings and specifications.
• Developing and executing QA/QC and risk management plans for each project.
• Lead and/or support client management and business development activities including pursuit planning, proposals, interviews, and client strategy.
• Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and supervision for project staff.If needed, the Senior Municipal Project Manager may be required to perform detailed design work themselves to support the project and as such, the candidate should have an exceptional demonstrated technical background.Beyond technical delivery, the Senior Municipal Project Manager will be expected to collaborate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Florida to maintain HDR's commitment to excellent technical delivery for our clients. Opportunities will be available to provide project management and project delivery support for cross-business group and cross-sector (e.g. Transportation and Coastal / Resilience projects and pursuits), especially in the South Florida market.Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 15 years related experience in the municipal utility and/or public works industry.
  • Experience in coastal engineering and resiliency.
  • Experience in Utility Management.
  • Existing and established relationships with clients in the municipal and utility marketplace.
  • Experience developing detailed scopes and fees for a wide variety of planning and design projects.
  • Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in supervising staff, mentorship, and development of skills of staff.
  • Preference given to local candidates.Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
    • 10 years related experience.
    • A minimum of 5 years project management experience.
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
    • MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a 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 BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Primary LocationUnited States-Florida-DoralIndustryWaterScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegularBusiness Class: Utility Management ServicesJob PostingJan 29, 2025At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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