Land Development Project Manager — Lead Civil Projects

WGA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WGA, LLC is seeking a Project Manager in Houston, TX to lead project teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to client requirements and company standards. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and financial oversight in civil engineering projects.

You will conduct weekly meetings, manage subcontractors, and drive projects to at least 95% completion while maintaining quality control and stakeholder updates. PE licensed candidates preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 project progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Manage projects to a minimum of 95% completion in areas where you have identified competency.
• 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 that plans and projects are completed in accordance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Begin to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with Client Managers to meet client needs and expectations.
• Actively participate in engineering associations, serving on committees, and engaging in networking activities to enhance professional development and industry knowledge.
• Develop work plans for projects, including internal milestones and resource allocation.
• Possess strong presentation skills and the ability to coach and motivate team members.
• Be viewed as a leader in the technical aspect of the practice area, demonstrating a high level of competency in project management, professional development, client service, and leadership.
• Be selected for project assignments by Practice Manager or Practice Leader with concurrence from Client Manager for specific projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Ajera

Job description

WGA, LLC is seeking a Project Manager in Houston, TX to lead project teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to client requirements and company standards. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and financial oversight in civil engineering projects.

You will conduct weekly meetings, manage subcontractors, and drive projects to at least 95% completion while maintaining quality control and stakeholder updates. PE licensed candidates preferred.