Plumbing Engineering Project Manager (P.E.) | $116K-$160K+

Express Employment International (US); Texas; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Leadership growth toward Principal

Competitive compensation

Challenging projects

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Plumbing Project Manager / Licensed P.E. to lead complex plumbing design projects within an MEP consulting team.

This role blends client leadership, project delivery, and potential progression toward leadership roles in a hybrid in-office/remote environment. You will coordinate multidisciplinary efforts from concept through construction, deliver plans and documents, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum 10 years of plumbing engineering experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of plumbing systems, building codes, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing design, analysis, and system calculations for building projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform engineering studies, evaluations, and cost analyses.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with MEP teams.
• Serve as primary client contact for projects.
• Conduct site visits and construction administration.
• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes and standards.
• Support QA/QC and business development.
• Mentor engineers and designers, potentially supervising staff.

Skills

10+ years plumbing engineering

Project management

Revit

AutoCAD

L.P.E./P.E. license

Client facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Senior Plumbing Project Manager / Licensed P.E. – MEP Consulting | Austin Hybrid | $116K–$160K+

Location: North Austin, TX
Schedule: Hybrid (In-Office: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | Remote: Tuesday, Friday)
Compensation: $116,000–$160,000+ annually
Job Type: Full-Time

Lead Plumbing Engineering Projects. Shape the Future. Grow into Leadership.

An established and growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Plumbing Project Manager / Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to join its MEP team in Austin, Texas. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned plumbing engineer who wants to lead complex projects, build client relationships, mentor staff, and advance toward future leadership opportunities, including potential progression into a Principal role.

What You'll Do

As the Plumbing Project Manager, you will serve as the engineering lead and primary client contact for plumbing design projects while coordinating multidisciplinary MEP efforts from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing engineering design, analysis, and system calculations for a variety of building projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform engineering studies, evaluations, and cost analyses.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and construction administration activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable plumbing codes, standards, and regulations.
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
• Mentor engineers and designers and potentially supervise staff based on experience.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum 10 years of plumbing engineering experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of plumbing systems, building codes, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Preferred

• Experience managing multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Business development and client acquisition experience.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Leadership growth opportunity with a path toward a Principal-level role
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Salary:

$116,000–$160,000+ annually. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the posted range.