Civil/Municipal Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil/Municipal Project Manager for its Houston or Corpus Christi office. This role involves leading engineering design and project management while maintaining client relations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, an active Professional Engineer license, and 7 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in MS Office and MS Project are essential.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering/process design and project coordination.
• Maintain client relations and manage project staffing.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and mentor project staff.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in coordination with technical professionals and other disciplines; manage staffing and workload to complete documents on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, Area Managers and Managing Principal for project reviews.
• Mentor less experienced project staff to foster their professional growth.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Client relations

Engineering process design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

About HDR

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for creating high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide a multidisciplinary foundation for progress, integrating scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. Diversity is our greatest strength and we are a proud equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Civil/Municipal Project Manager to join our growing office in Houston or Corpus Christi, TX.

Primary Responsibilities

• Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently
• Lead engineering/process design, project coordination, specification writing, planning, design methods, reporting, equipment sizing and client interactions
• Maintain client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in coordination with technical professionals and other disciplines; manage staffing and workload to complete documents on schedule and within budget
• Coordinate with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, Area Managers and Managing Principal for project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures and provide training for personnel as defined by strategic plans
• Mentor less experienced project staff to foster their professional growth
• Serve as client manager for several strategic clients within the central Texas region
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• At least 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together we build on the collective life experiences and perspectives of our team, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages trust and connects us to our clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment where each person is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) create a sense of belonging and support.

Additional Information

• Primary Location: Houston, Texas
• Other Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
• Industry: Water
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Posting Date: Mar 9 2026

Equal Opportunity Employment

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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