Drainage Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Andersen James Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Flexible hours

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Andersen James Group in Houston seeks a Senior Water Resources Project Manager to lead and grow its Houston water resources team, staying technically involved while taking on greater project, client, and staff responsibilities.

You will mentor engineers, oversee drainage/H&H and flood control projects for public-sector clients, and collaborate across disciplines to expand business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of water resources, drainage, H&H, or flood control experience.
• Texas PE license required or eligible.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience leading projects or mentoring junior staff.
• Experience with public-sector clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Houston drainage/water resources team and junior staff.
• Provide technical oversight on active H&H, drainage, and flood-control projects.
• Direct client interactions and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Support project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and deliverables.
• Mentor and develop engineers and EITs.
• Lead drainage and flood-control work for public-sector clients.

Skills

Water resources

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Team mentorship

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license, Texas

Job description

A Houston-based civil engineering firm is looking for a Water Resources Project Manager to help lead and grow its Houston water resources team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a senior-level drainage/H&H professional who wants to stay technically involved while taking on greater responsibility for projects, clients, and junior staff.

The team has an active drainage and water resources workload supporting public-sector clients throughout the Houston area and Central Texas. The role will oversee and mentor Project Engineers and EITs while remaining involved in project delivery and client relationships.

What You'll Do

• Help oversee the Houston drainage/water resources team, including Project Engineers and EITs
• Manage and provide technical oversight on active H&H, drainage, and flood control projects
• Work directly with clients and help maintain strong long-term relationships
• Support project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and deliverables
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
• Work on drainage and flood control projects for local government and public-sector clients
• Collaborate across disciplines, with opportunities to gain exposure to transportation and other areas of civil engineering
• Depending on your interests, contribute to client development and business development efforts

What They're Looking For

• 10+ years of water resources, drainage, H&H, or flood control experience
• Texas PE
• Strong technical background in drainage/water resources
• Experience leading projects and/or mentoring junior staff
• Experience working with public-sector clients preferred
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Someone who enjoys collaborating across disciplines rather than working in a silo

Why This Opportunity

Compensation is flexible based on experience and the value you bring. Senior-level employees are eligible for a bonus structure, with opportunities for increased compensation as you take on additional responsibility and demonstrate your value to the team.

The role also offers a flexible hybrid schedule and flexible hours- there is no rigid schedule as long as the work is getting done and the team is supported.

This could be a strong fit for a senior H&H professional who wants more ownership, leadership responsibility, and earning potential without stepping completely away from the technical side of the work.