Civil Project Manager: Lead Projects to Closeout

WGA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is seeking a Project Manager to lead and develop a team through the full project lifecycle in Texas. You will supervise ongoing projects, conduct weekly meetings, ensure schedules, QA/QC, financial management, and alignment with client requirements and company standards.

This growth-focused role emphasizes collaboration with municipal and state agencies, support for practice leaders, and proactive client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a track record in project management.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project financial management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and take ownership of the entire project lifecycle, ensuring successful completion from inception to final closeout.
• Conduct weekly meetings and maintain communication with the project team, including internal teams and external subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, project schedules, and financial management.
• Provide project updates and reporting to Practice Manager or Practice Leader, keeping them informed of progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Manage projects to a minimum of 95% completion in identified competency areas.
• Draft project proposals and set budgets, collaborating with the project team to ensure accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
• Oversee project accounting, including invoicing, budget tracking, and updating project management systems like Ajera.
• Lead and assist in staff management, providing guidance, coaching, and motivation to team members.
• Ensure plans and projects are completed in accordance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Begin to manage client relationships and work with Client Managers to meet client needs and expectations.
• Participate in engineering associations and networking to enhance professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

QA/QC

Civil engineering

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

Ajera

Job description

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is seeking a Project Manager to lead and develop a team through the full project lifecycle in Texas. You will supervise ongoing projects, conduct weekly meetings, ensure schedules, QA/QC, financial management, and alignment with client requirements and company standards.

This growth-focused role emphasizes collaboration with municipal and state agencies, support for practice leaders, and proactive client relationship management.