Senior Project Manager

Designworks Talent

$100K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
  • Successful history managing utility projects in drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.
  • Minimum 7 years relevant experience for Project Manager, 10+ years for Senior Project Manager.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Familiarity with utility design standards and construction regulations.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage utility infrastructure projects from conception to delivery.
  • Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
  • Coordinate efforts among clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
  • Monitor and report on project performance metrics including budget, schedule, and quality.
  • Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards for project documentation and deliverables.
  • Track labor use, revenue forecasts, and project billing.
  • Represent the firm in client meetings, public hearings, and presentations.

Benefits

  • Ownership of impactful community infrastructure projects.
  • Collaboration with a dynamic team and mentorship from senior leaders.
  • Access to competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Title: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
Department: Engineering - Water Utility Infrastructure
Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $100K - $145K (commensurate with experience)
+ Bonus + Benefits

Overview


Our client is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead utility infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. This role supports a wide range of water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives, with responsibilities scaled based on experience. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, and play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that serve communities. Senior-level candidates will take on broader leadership, mentoring, and strategic responsibilities..

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and deliver utility infrastructure projects, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
  • Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
  • Monitor project performance, including budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
  • Ensure QA/QC compliance for all project deliverables and documentation.
  • Track labor utilization, revenue forecasting, billing, and documentation.
  • Serve as the firm's representative at client meetings, public hearings, and presentations.
  • More senior PMs will also
    • Conduct site visits and construction observations as needed.
    • Lead multiple utility infrastructure projects from concept to completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
    • Mentor engineers and project managers, providing technical guidance and career development support. Oversee proposals, contracts, fee justifications, and budget forecasting.
Qualifications
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Proven track record managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
  • Experience range:
    • Project Manager: 7+ years of relevant experience
    • Senior Project Manager: 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
  • Knowledge of utility design standards, regulations, and construction practices.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
Why You'll Love This Role
  • Take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team while gaining mentorship from senior leaders.
  • Competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

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