Bachelor's degree in agricultural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in Texas.
15+ years managing large projects, with a minimum of 10 years in project management.
Expertise in water supply, treatment, and large diameter pipe installation.
Strong communication skills for interacting with all organizational levels.
Ability to foster relationships with clients and community leaders.
Experience leading engineering teams and support personnel.
Responsibilities
Guide design and technical aspects of projects.
Prepare proposals and client agreements.
Monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules with senior staff.
Oversee technical and professional development of project teams.
Develop company design and production standards.
Maintain professional relationships with clients and officials.
Engage in professional associations and civic organizations.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape Water/Wastewater projects.
Engagement in community and professional organizations.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Collaborative team environment focused on innovation.
Impactful role with significant responsibility in projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Overview
The Practice Leader will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our Water/Wastewater projects, providing technical expertise, and driving strategic growth.
Responsibilities
Provide overall guidance on the design and technical aspects of the team(s) projects
Prepare proposals and client agreements
Monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
Responsible for the oversight of technical and professional development of project team(s)
Participate in developing company design and production standards
Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas
Minimum of 15 years' experience managing substantial projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks in W/WW projects; at least 10 of those years managing projects; Houston area experience and contacts are a strong plus
Industry recognized professional in one or more of the following areas: water supply, water treatment, water booster stations, wastewater treatment, and/or large diameter pipe installation.
Proven ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills, with all levels of employees in an organization
Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders
Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and support personnel
Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations
Must be able to work 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
About PapeDawson Engineers Inc
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company was founded in 1965 by Gene Dawson and Bill Pape. The firm provides services in the areas of transportation, water resources, land development, environmental, surveying, and construction management. Pape-Dawson has additional offices in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas. The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work in San Antonio and Austin.
