Project Manager, Design and Construction

Nexus Water Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health benefits

401(k) match

Professional development

Life insurance

EAP

ERGs

Job summary

Nexus Water Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Austin, TX. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to meet regulatory and safety requirements.

The role requires 5–10 years in the water/wastewater sector with strong project management skills. Office-based with field oversight on projects, focusing on safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• P.E., CCM, or PPM license preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years in water/wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, safely, and within budget.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, EHS, and contractors.
• Review progress on-site, verify work before payments, and maintain records.
• Develop or update technical standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview:

Responsible for all aspects of planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements, as well as other operational and engineering projects. The Project Manager will work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and others to ensure proposed projects meet TCEQ, EHS, operating, efficiency, and other requirements. The Project Manager is a service and solution provider who works with others in order to improve customer service, safety, efficiency, and the bottom line.

What You'll Do:

• Provide oversight, management and delivery for the installation of transmission mains, distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, hydrants, generators, electric motors, pumps, boosters, chlorinating equipment, storage facilities, lift stations, water and wastewater treatmentfacilities, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensures projects are completed on a timely basis in the most cost-effective and safe manner and making sure that operation instructions are prepared.
• Visits construction projects on a regular basis to review progress of construction and coordinates with engineering consultants, inspectors and contractors.
• Physical inspection of construction in progress will be required to verify work completed prior to approving progress payments.
• Responsible for contract solicitation, procurement, and negotiation for goods and services pertaining to the water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. This requires preparation or oversight of developing requests for proposals or bids and seeing the work through contract execution.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling all relevant project documentation and storing for records retention.
• Assists with the update and improvement of the Company's technical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely plant improvement and replacement program.
• Ensures all project planning materials and construction is in compliance with applicable regulations as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and American Water Works Association.
• Promotes safe working conditions and ensuring safety standards are followed.
• Prepare various reports and information requests as necessary.
• May have other job-related duties assigned by management.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Bring:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required. P.E, PPM, CCM license/certification is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years in the water/wastewater industry is required and construction experience is preferred, including reviewing shop drawings and managing change orders.Experience with land development projects, water and wastewater planning & delivery, and project costestimating is desired.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled office environment. Employee may occasionally be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity, precipitation; physical hazards from moving machinery, equipment with moving parts, high voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and bacteria in wastewater.