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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (Water/Wastewater) with a proven track record in the development and delivery of large water/wastewater programs. This role will be responsible for the delivery of integrated, technically complex, multi-year, multi-project programs with large capital value, multiple stakeholders and high public visibility. Facilities will likely include water and wastewater treatment, water/wastewater/combined sewer overflow (CSO) conveyance and storage tunnels, and pump stations. Qualified applicants will have extensive experience in the water/wastewater industry. Candidates will demonstrate a flexible and effective approach to management of all aspects of design, procurement, construction management and lifecycle delivery of large capital programs, supported by HDR's extensive team of technical and management experts. As a Deputy Program Manager at HDR, you will have the opportunity to deliver world-class programs that create positive social, economic and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals. Deputy Program Manager responsibilities include:
- Support the development, leadership and delivery of large drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater capital program(s) from planning through design and construction to final completion.
- Identify and assess major program risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate.
- Work with clients to implement appropriate program technologies, including Program Management Information Systems (PMIS).
- Support client in developing program and project budgets, schedules and delivery strategies.
- Act as primary liaison between client, HDR and principal stakeholders.
- Support and participate in meetings, including public meetings.
- Implement effective technical and management leadership and strategic direction.
- Provide leadership, direction and guidance to subordinate managers, staff and sub-consultants.
- Advocate for ethical and safe working practices and implement an effective safety and quality oversight program.
- Share in the accountability for overall financial success and delivery of the program(s).
This position is subject to a governmental background check. Preferred Qualifications
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BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related degree, and extensive experience in the planning, design and delivery of water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure programs. Registered Professional Engineer in the U.S.A., Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP). 15+ years of related experience in water/wastewater/water resources consulting and engineering management, including 5+ years of leadership experience for complex water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure programs valued >$1B. -
Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection, and distribution systems. Proficiency in project management systems, and tools for project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting; as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proven client/consultant relations experience. Proven leader with an interest in developing and mentoring team members. -
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- Program management experience consistent with one of the following requirements:
- A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more, or;
- A minimum of five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more, or;
- A minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two (2) projects, each with a capital value of $50 million or more
- Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members in various locations.
- Excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting
- Management experience with the implementation of projects or programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR)
- Familiar with the various tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
- 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.
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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Fulton, MD: $145,453 - $207,790. Washington, DC: $158,676 - $226,680
Primary Location
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United States-Maryland-Fulton
Other Locations
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United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Vienna
Industry
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Water
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Program Management
Job Posting
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Dec 4, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Dec 04, 2025