Project Manager-Houston- Water/Wastewater

Weston Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead their municipal water/wastewater engineering practice in Houston. This role involves managing diverse projects, ensuring quality and financial success, and fostering client relationships. With over sixty years of service, the company emphasizes employee ownership and professional growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will possess a P.E. license and a passion for sustainable solutions in the water sector. Join a team committed to making a difference in the environment while advancing your career.

Benefits

401K with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Work/Life Flexibility

Health Insurance Options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater/reuse engineering design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent water/wastewater projects of varying size and complexity.
• Engage regularly with clients to expand trust and relationships.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering Design

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

At Weston Solutions, Inc., you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions.

Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors, our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

WESTON has an opportunity for a Project Manager - Houston Water/Wastewater, to take a prominent role in our expanding municipal water/wastewater engineering practice in Houston, Texas. This is a seller-doer position within the municipal water/wastewater group in the Houston metropolitan area. The successful candidate will be responsible for networking with clients to identify and define projects, assisting in developing and negotiating proposals, building teams of technical staff and subconsultants to execute work, maintaining quality management processes to ensure that the work remains on track, and delivering according to scope, schedule, and budget. Only candidates possessing a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Texas will be considered.

Location: Houston, TX

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater/reuse engineering design.
• Experience managing small to large projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, and quality standards.
• Municipal water/wastewater/reuse planning, design, and construction experience in Texas.
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
• Passion for engaging existing and new client organizations to identify and win new projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing client relationships in municipal water/wastewater/reuse in Houston.
• Active participation in local professional associations.
• Experience in proposal preparation and budget development.
• Proactive, 'go-getter' attitude.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent water/wastewater projects of varying size and complexity.
• Execute all work professionally, safely, and ethically, aligned with company values.
• Engage regularly with clients to expand trust and relationships.
• Ensure meticulous financial management of projects for profitability.
• Recruit and mentor staff to develop and strengthen the team.
• Ensure compliance with company business practices.
• Manage subconsultants effectively on projects.
• Maintain effective communication among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, project acquisition, and client outreach.
• Participate in recruiting and hiring efforts.

We fully invest in our people:

Weston offers a comprehensive benefits package, including high-value health options, 401K with employer contributions, paid time off, life and disability plans, critical illness and accident coverage, work/life flexibility, and professional development opportunities. Compensation varies based on experience, education, and skills.