Water Resources Project Manager- H&H

JMT; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead projects in water resources engineering. This role involves coordinating with clients and teams, overseeing design processes, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of stormwater and drainage concepts. Join a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values innovation and collaboration, providing a supportive environment where your expertise will shape the future of water resource management across Texas. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in drainage engineering with design oversight.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and teams to ensure project completion.
• Perform engineering designs and oversee junior staff's work.

Skills

Stormwater and drainage concepts

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Oral and written communication skills

Client relationship building

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Texas Professional Engineer License

Tools

GEOPAK Drainage

HEC-RAS

SWMM

ARC-GIS

Job description

Project Manager

Water Resource Engineering

Round Rock, TX • ID: 22838 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Classification:
Reports to: Section Head
Supervises: Junior Engineering WR Staff

JMT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join JMT’s Water Resources Department in Texas to lead projects and mentor junior staff. The Engineer will execute projects across Texas’ geographical footprint working alongside staff in multiple locations. This position is open to candidates in JMT’s Round Rock, Austin, or San Antonio offices.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, external team members, and internal team members to ensure project completion and quality of deliverables
• Perform engineering designs and oversee/review the designs of junior staff
• Assure quality control and oversee the development of design computations
• Perform interdisciplinary reviews and coordination with the project team
• Manage and oversee the completion of Schematic Impact reports and PS&E projects for complex H&H designs

Required Skills

• Understanding of complex stormwater and drainage concepts
• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD drafting experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills for preparation of project reports
• Ability to lead and serve as technical advisor in leading and training junior engineering staff
• Ability to build client relationships
• Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Texas Professional Engineer License or the ability to receive a License within 16 months of hire
• 7+ years of experience in drainage engineering
• 2+ years of design oversight and training junior staff
• Experience in TxDOT drainage design for TxDOT transportation projects (or other DOTs)
• Familiar with TxDOT Design Standards and TxDOT Drainage Manual
• Experience with GEOPAK Drainage and HEC-RAS roadway drainage and stormwater management design

Experience Preferred

• 2-D HEC-RAS, SWMM, ARC-GIS experience preferred
• Erosion and sediment control design preferred
• Edwards Aquifer/TCEQ water quality design preferred
• Familiarity with watersheds CLOMR/LOMR and FEMA floodplain mapping preferred

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25-lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.