Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager

Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager-(188654)

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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HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager with experience managing and performing technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in the greater NY/NJ Area to join our nationally ranked team of professionals. Travel to other Northeast offices and client locations will be necessary.

This position will serve to support the growth of the solid waste program in the NY/NJ Area by bringing additional project management expertise to the team. We are looking for candidates interested in managing and supporting a wide array of projects primarily focused solid waste facilities design and operations, planning, feasibility studies, cost estimating, capital improvement support, and operational monitoring and support at all types of solid waste facilities including Waste-to-Energy (WTE), Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs), landfills, transfer stations, and organics processing facilities (compost/AD) across North America.

In the role of Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Function as a project manager or technical lead on small to large solid waste projects. May be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently.
• Establish client relations and work closely on marketing, client development, contractual, design and production activities.
• Coordinate staffing and workload allocations throughout the project development phases.
• Complete deliverables and milestones on schedule.
• Work closely with Business/Accounting Manager, Project and the Department Manager for project reviews.
• Comply with and implement company QA/QC procedures.
• Provide contract management support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervises project staff and acts as mentor for less experienced solid waste technical staff and Project Managers.
• Work with Section Manager and waste client development leads to prioritize marketing targets.
• Develop marketing strategies and proposals for new and existing solid waste clients.
• Planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of solid waste engineering projects such as solid waste facilities, transfer stations, landfill and planning studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

• Experience with NY state solid waste and recycling regulations required.

• Experience managing projects for the New York City Department of Sanitation is a plus.

• Experience with solid waste master planning, zero waste planning, and implementation of waste diversion programs is a plus.

• Zero waste certification or experience preferred.

• Experience with organics management and organics facility design is a plus.

• Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management and evidence of experience interacting directly with clients higher preferred.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Preference Given to Local Candidates

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5 years related experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or ) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• 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 is $107,170 - $191,375, depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Manhattan}: $116,463 - $166,375.

Primary Location

:United States-New York-New York

Industry

:Waste

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Waste Services

Job Posting

:Nov 5, 2025