RRP Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our drainage and flood control practice in Houston.
This position has direct responsibility for stormwater and H&H projects including master drainage plans, drainage impact studies, watershed planning studies, detention basin and channel design, storm sewer and outfall systems, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR submittals, and dynamic 1D/2D modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and SWMM. You will own these projects end to end - scope and fee through construction - and serve as the senior technical voice and primary client contact on them.
ResponsibilitiesProject leadership
- Lead project delivery as Project Manager with full accountability for technical design, financial performance, scope and schedule management, project staffing, and quality control.
- Direct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design of storm sewer systems, open channels, detention and retention facilities, outfalls, roadside ditches, and regional flood control improvements.
- Oversee 1D and 2D watershed modeling supporting drainage master planning, flood mitigation studies, and capital improvement programs.
- Manage development of construction documents, including plans, technical specifications, engineering cost opinions, technical memoranda, and design reports.
- Manage permitting and agency coordination with TWDB, Counties, Cities, TxDOT, USACE, and FEMA, including CLOMR/LOMR submittals.
- Ensure compliance with the company's Quality Assurance policies and procedures, and provide QC review of technical analyses, reports, and design deliverables.
- Oversee construction phase services, coordinate with the construction inspection team, and resolve design issues arising during construction.
Business and financial ownership
- Prepare, negotiate, and manage project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates; support development of client agreements and subconsultant coordination.
- Own project contracts, budgets, cost estimates, invoicing, and collections, ensuring financial health and contract compliance.
- Lead technical content for proposals, RFQ responses, and statements of qualifications.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, municipal utility district boards, public agency officials, and community leaders.
- Identify and pursue new clients and business opportunities; contribute to technical presentations and publications.
- Meet or exceed established KPIs for sales, revenue, profit, quality, and client satisfaction.
Team development
- Plan, direct, and supervise the work of engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians.
- Coach and mentor junior staff, building long-term drainage capability within the Houston office.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across RRP office locations.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master's degree in water resources or a related discipline preferred.
- 10+ years of drainage, stormwater, and water resources engineering experience - or 8+ years with demonstrated ownership of projects as Project Manager.
- Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of Texas
- Demonstrated experience in the Rio Grande area and working knowledge of local criteria.
- Strong technical command of H&H analysis, floodplain analysis, and stormwater design.
- Experience developing construction documents, engineering cost opinions, technical memoranda, and design reports.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineering staff.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and client presentations.
- Ability to manage and prioritize competing project assignments and deadlines, working both independently and within a team.
- Valid Texas driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications - Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential.
- 2D modeling experience (HEC-RAS 2D, XP-SWMM, or InfoWorks ICM).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; OpenRoads experience a plus.
- Established relationships with counties and cities in the Rio Grande valley region
- Experience delivering work under grant-funded and bond programs, such as HUD CDBG-MIT, FEMA HMGP/BRIC, or TWDB Flood Infrastructure Fund.
- TxDOT hydraulic design experience.
- Active involvement in professional associations and civic organizations.
BenefitsOur comprehensive compensation package includes full-time employment, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off; and employee referral and professional license bonuses.
