Houston Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Clear Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

Clear Companies in Houston is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater construction across the Houston area from pre-construction through closeout. You will ensure projects meet safety, schedule, and budget goals while complying with TCEQ requirements and municipal standards.

The role requires coordinating with cities, water districts, inspectors, and subcontractors, managing budgets and schedules, and leading project meetings to drive on-time completion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in water and wastewater construction.
• Knowledge of municipal processes, public bidding, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with TCEQ compliance, inspections, testing, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of water and wastewater construction projects across Houston and surrounding communities.
• Oversee facilities, lift stations, pump stations, and plant upgrades.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts for municipal and utility district projects.
• Ensure compliance with TCEQ regulations, local city standards, and inspection requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, city inspectors, and utility districts (MUDs, water authorities).
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule performance.
• Lead project meetings including pre-construction, progress, utility coordination, and closeout meetings.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications in accordance with Texas public works requirements.
• Proactively manage risks related to dense utilities, traffic control, ROW constraints, and weather impacts.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements on all job sites.
• Ensure quality control, testing, and documentation meet contract and regulatory standards.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, warranties, and final acceptance.

Skills

Water & wastewater construction

Project management

Budgets & scheduling

Contract administration

Communication & leadership

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clear Companies in Houston is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater construction across the Houston area from pre-construction through closeout. You will ensure projects meet safety, schedule, and budget goals while complying with TCEQ requirements and municipal standards.

The role requires coordinating with cities, water districts, inspectors, and subcontractors, managing budgets and schedules, and leading project meetings to drive on-time completion.