PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
  • Minimum 8 years in water/wastewater system design and project management.
  • Proven track record with large, complex utility projects.
  • Extensive understanding of water and wastewater systems and treatment facilities.
  • Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong communication and business development skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary client contact for major projects.
  • Lead development of project scopes, budgets, and contracts.
  • Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and utility requirements.
  • Manage schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews and risk assessments.
  • Represent the firm at client presentations and public hearings.
  • Lead business development efforts, including proposals and account growth.

Benefits

  • Support for staff development and best practices initiatives.
  • Opportunities for overtime as needed.
  • Potential involvement in high-impact projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Overview:

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale and complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public, private, and special-purpose utility district clients. This role is accountable for client satisfaction, long-term partnerships, and the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary client contact for major projects, ensuring satisfaction, trust, and repeat business.

• Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, proposals, and contracts.

• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and performance oversight.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including plans, reports, specifications, and calculations.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to utility provider requirements.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocations across multiple assignments.

• Conduct QA/QC reviews, constructability evaluations, and risk assessments.

• Represent the firm at client presentations, board meetings, and public hearings.

• Lead business development efforts including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, and account growth.

• Support firmwide initiatives related to staff development, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• Minimum 8 years of experience in water and wastewater system design and project management.

• Demonstrated success managing large, complex utility projects and special-purpose utility district clients.

• Extensive knowledge of design and construction for water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring staff.

• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and expand client accounts.

• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.

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.
Learn more about PapeDawson Engineers Inc
Size
1,100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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