Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

HR Green

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering (Master's preferred)
  • 10+ years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experience
  • Valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  • Ability to obtain licensure in additional states preferred
  • Experience marketing services and managing design and construction projects

Responsibilities

  • Prepare scopes of services, project budgets, and contracts
  • Ensure project completion on time and on budget, leading Project Reviews
  • Assign tasks and manage schedules for project team members
  • Provide mentorship and feedback on project team performance
  • Monitor and proactively address technical and financial project issues
  • Oversee and supervise field personnel and construction administration
  • Coordinate client invoicing and fee collection

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including total rewards program
  • Supportive work environment fostering professional growth
  • Recognition as a Best Place to Work,
Full Job Description
We9re currently seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Water & Wastewater team in Houston. This is an opportunity to take ownership of impactful infrastructure projects, build lasting client relationships, mentor emerging engineers, and help shape the future of water and wastewater systems throughout Texas and beyond.

If you9re looking for a role where your technical expertise, leadership, and client management skills can make a visible impact-and where you9ll have the support and flexibility to continue growing your career-we9d love to talk with you.

What You9ll Do

As a Project Manager, you9ll lead the planning, design, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including:
  • Water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution systems
  • Wastewater collection, conveyance, pumping, and treatment facilities
  • Capital improvement and utility infrastructure programs

You9ll serve as both a technical leader and trusted client advisor, overseeing projects from concept through construction while ensuring exceptional service, quality, and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Manage projects from proposal through design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
  • Develop scopes of work, contracts, project schedules, and budgets.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate subconsultants.
  • Monitor project performance to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget.
  • Conduct project reviews and proactively address technical, financial, and scheduling challenges.
  • Oversee construction administration activities and support contractor procurement and bidding efforts.
  • Ensure quality through established QA/QC processes.
  • Manage invoicing, project financials, and fee collection.

Technical Leadership
  • Serve as Engineer of Record and sign/seal engineering documents.
  • Lead major design efforts and provide technical direction to project teams.
  • Apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex infrastructure challenges.
  • Communicate directly with clients on technical and project-related matters.

Team Development
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Provide coaching, performance feedback, and project guidance.
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across project teams.

Client Service & Business Development
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal and utility clients.
  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities.
  • Support proposal development, interviews, and project pursuits.
  • Participate in professional organizations and industry events.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to expand services and strengthen client partnerships.

What We9re Looking For
  • Bachelor9s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
  • Master9s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience.
  • Proven experience managing water and wastewater design and construction projects from concept through construction completion.
  • Demonstrated success leading project teams, mentoring staff, and managing client relationships.
  • Strong business development and project management capabilities.
  • Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
  • Ability to obtain licensure in additional states where HR Green conducts business.

Why HR Green?
  • Lead high-impact projects that directly improve communities and public infrastructure.
  • Work with a respected, employee-focused firm with more than a century of success.
  • Enjoy significant project ownership, client interaction, and leadership opportunities.
  • Collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines and markets.
  • Advance your career within a growing organization that values mentorship, innovation, and professional development.
  • Join a culture recognized as a Best Place to Work, where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported.

If you9re ready to take the next step in your career and help deliver the infrastructure communities depend on every day, we9d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/

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