Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager
Location: Houston or Katy, TX
The Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager to join its growing Texas team.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of municipal water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams while developing and maintaining key client relationships.
The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, provide technical leadership and support the continued development of the wider department.
Key Responsibilities
Manage project scopes, budgets and schedules to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
Oversee multiple water and wastewater projects, including the development of plans, specifications and technical reports.
Manage feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports and technical evaluations.
Represent the business in client and agency meetings, coordinating project requirements and resolving technical queries.
Take ownership of project management and engineering solutions.
Ensure project designs, specifications and reports meet relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Support the preparation of project proposals and statements of qualifications.
Manage departmental workloads, resources and budgets.
Lead, mentor and develop engineering staff, allocating resources based on project requirements and individual capabilities.
Monitor project performance, including client satisfaction, schedules, budgets, billings and quality assurance.
Support staff development through coaching, knowledge sharing and performance reviews.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (PE) licence in Texas, or the ability to obtain registration through reciprocity.
Experience & Requirements
10+ years of progressive experience within a civil engineering consultancy.
5+ years of relevant project management and design experience.
Demonstrable experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants.
Experience working with Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and/or local municipalities.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical design.
Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
Excellent technical writing, communication and organisational skills.
Comfortable managing client relationships and representing the business externally.
Willingness to travel throughout the assigned regional service area.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $130,000 – $165,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and varied schedules.
Four-and-a-half-day working week.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Four weeks of paid parental leave.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee Stock Ownership Programme (ESOP).
Employee assistance and financial wellness programmes.