Project Manager

The Brazos River Authority; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

TCDRS Retirement

457/401

Life Insurance

LTD

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

The Brazos River Authority in Texas is seeking a Project Manager to provide management support across capital projects, risk-based planning, and vendor coordination.

The role involves budgeting, reporting, meeting coordination, and preparing RFPs, with opportunities to work with BRA staff and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience or equivalent combination of education.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and good driving record.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional Certification

Responsibilities

• Manages projects and supports other Project Managers with development of project plans, project schedules, budgets, documentation, scopes of work, meetings, invoices, presentations, BRA staff coordination and consultant coordination.
• Develops project budgets and assists with annual departmental budget preparation and monthly budget status reviews, prepares project narratives, project implementation worksheets and direct labor estimates, and monitors project expenditures and progress.
• Coordinates project meetings, schedules, and activities. Serves as a liaison between team members and internal and external contacts. Coordinates in-house monthly project reports. Compiles comments/edits of weekly Project Status Overview reports and maintains project files.
• Assists with development and review of various documents including: contracts, scopes of work, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, project reports, project submittals and presentation materials. Assists project managers as requested.
• Visits project sites as needed to develop understanding of project goals and objectives, review project progress, meet with internal and external project stakeholders, and coordinate activities to complete project tasks.

Skills

Project management experience

Driver's license

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Project Manager

Pay Grade: 615

Location: Central Office - Waco or Wallis

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC - 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to provide project management support for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). Support functions are accomplished by participating in BRA's risk-based capital planning and management initiatives; performing project management duties on select projects; using judgement to identify project challenges and recommend solutions; utilizing project management software tools; assisting with annual project budget preparation and performing monthly budget reviews; serving on project teams to develop Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate proposals, and select vendors. Other responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on project progress; scheduling and attending project meetings; preparing project meeting minutes and summaries; tracking project deliverables and action items; presenting to stakeholders on project status; maintaining project files; researching projects, topics, and materials; and any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects and supports other Project Managers with development of project plans, project schedules, budgets, documentation, scopes of work, meetings, invoices, presentations, BRA staff coordination and consultant coordination.
• Develops project budgets and assists with annual departmental budget preparation and monthly budget status reviews, prepares project narratives, project implementation worksheets and direct labor estimates, and monitors project expenditures and progress.
• Coordinates project meetings, schedules, and activities. Serves as a liaison between team members and internal and external contacts. Coordinates in-house monthly project reports. Compiles comments/edits of weekly Project Status Overview reports and maintains project files.
• Assists with development and review of various documents including: contracts, scopes of work, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, project reports, project submittals and presentation materials. Assists project managers as requested.
• Visits project sites as needed to develop understanding of project goals and objectives, review project progress, meet with internal and external project stakeholders, and coordinate activities to complete project tasks.

Job Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience or equivalent combination of education
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and good driving record
• Preferred: Project Management Professional Certification

STARTING SALARY RANGE

Min: $73,382,846 to Max: $95,396 annual salary. This is an exempt position

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

POSTING DATE

July 28, 2026 Open until filled.

Start date for this position will be on or after September 9, 2026

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE:

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply