Project Delivery Leader - Water + Environment Market

Gresham Smith, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Disability & Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Transit Program

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Dallas, TX, seeks a senior Project Delivery Leader for the Water + Environment Market to manage a portfolio of water projects from planning through delivery. The role requires PE licensure, 15+ years in water/wastewater, and strong leadership with client-facing excellence.

You will mentor staff, lead recruitment, and collaborate with executives to ensure high-quality design and successful project outcomes. Hybrid schedule in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field is required.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects in consulting, including at least 10 years as a Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a diverse water project portfolio from planning through delivery.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for water infrastructure projects.
• Communicate project goals effectively to meet client expectations.
• Support business development by pursuing interviews, building client relationships, and delivering presentations.
• Contribute senior technical expertise to the W+E Technical Leadership Program.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Water/wastewater modeling software

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Adobe Suite

Bluebeam

Deltek Vantagepoint

Power BI

Job description

Project Delivery Leader - Water + Environment Market

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: PROJE003860

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Gresham Smith | Dallas Office
Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects in a consulting capacity is preferred, including at least 10 years as a Project Manager overseeing project delivery.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and water/sewer modeling software.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint, and Power BI.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, local and state design codes, and standards is required.
• Proven ability to develop project plans, anticipate and address project issues, lead client meetings, and oversee the completion of technical reports.
• Must be exceptional in written and oral communication, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.
  

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

The Project Delivery Leader (PDL), reporting to the Market Vice President (MVP), is a senior leader based in Dallas, TX, responsible for the profitable delivery of a diverse water project portfolio. The PDL manages and oversees Dallas-based Project Managers, ensuring effective project execution and team development. Collaborating closely with Project Executives (PX) and staffing leaders, the PDL drives client satisfaction and supports staff growth. The role also includes serving as a Senior Project Manager on select projects.

As aProject Delivery Leader, you will:

Project Delivery

• Collaborate with PDLs in each region to conduct monthly project reviews for the design portfolio.
• Partner with the MVP to evaluate project risk across the market's design portfolio.
• Conduct regular quality and project audits to assess the overall health of the design portfolio; report findings to the MVP and PDLs.
• Facilitate "healthy start" meetings with Project Managers and PDLs for design projects to establish clear management and delivery plans.

Project Management

• Oversee multiple complex water infrastructure projects, coordinating all phases from planning through delivery.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for water infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment.
• Understand and communicate project goals effectively to ensure client expectations are consistently met.
• Support business development by participating in pursuit interviews, building client relationships, and delivering presentations.
• Contribute senior-level technical expertise to the W+E Technical Leadership Program across relevant water projects.

Mentorship and Talent Development

• Lead recruitment and hiring of Project Managers and other staff for the Dallas office.
• Mentor design staff, promote career growth, and foster a strong design culture.
• Cultivate a collaborative and inspiring environment for detailed design delivery.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate . Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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