Project Manager - Site Development

WGA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is seeking a Project Manager to join its Site Development team in Texas. The role entails coordinating with clients, engineers, and support staff to drive projects from concept through completion.

The ideal candidate will have a PE in Texas, 5+ years of civil design experience, and proven leadership in managing teams and client relationships. The firm emphasizes quality, collaboration, and innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• P.E. designation in the State of Texas.
• 5+ years of civil design experience with at least 2 years leading a team and managing clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and oversee the full project lifecycle from inception to closeout.
• Conduct weekly meetings and maintain effective communication with internal teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure QA/QC standards, schedules, and budgets are met.
• Provide project updates to Practice Manager or Practice Leader on progress and opportunities.
• Manage projects to a minimum of 95% completion in identified competency areas.
• Draft proposals and budgets in collaboration with the project team.
• Oversee project accounting including invoicing and budget tracking in Ajera.
• Lead staff management, coaching, and motivation of team members.
• Ensure plans comply with company standards and industry best practices.
• Develop client relationships and coordinate with Client Managers to meet client needs.
• Engage in professional development and industry networks through engineering associations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Team management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

P.E. Texas

Tools

Ajera

Job description

Are you a Project Manager with experience in Site Development? Do you want to join a dynamic and growing Engineering Consulting Firm? We are looking for Project Manager to join our Site Development team.

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grew in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single-family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With five established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, College Station, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager in our Site Development Department at WGA, you will provide oversight of projects while developing a team the WGA way. You will work with our clients and a team of engineers and technical support professionals to complete each task to be best in class. You will also:

• Lead the project team and take ownership of the entire project lifecycle, ensuring successful completion from inception to final closeout.
• Conduct weekly meetings and maintain communication with the project team, including internal teams and external subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, project schedules, and financial management.
• Provide project updates and reporting to Practice Manager or Practice Leader keeping them informed of project progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Manage projects to a minimum of 95% completion in areas where you have identified competency.
• Draft project proposals and set budgets, collaborating with the project team to ensure accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
• Oversee project accounting, including invoicing, budget tracking, and updating project management systems like Ajera.
• Lead and assist in staff management, providing guidance, coaching, and motivation to team members.
• Ensure that plans and projects are completed in accordance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Begin to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with Client Managers to meet client needs and expectations.
• Actively participate in engineering associations, serving on committees, and engaging in networking activities to enhance professional development and industry knowledge.
• Develop work plans for projects, including internal milestones and resource allocation.
• Possess strong presentation skills and the ability to coach and motivate team members.
• Be viewed as a leader in the technical aspect of the practice area, demonstrating a high level of competency in project management, professional development, client service, and leadership.
• Be selected for project assignments by Practice Manager or Practice Leader with concurrence from Client Manager for specific projects.

Qualifications

Education

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Civil design with a minimum of 2 years' experience managing a team and clients for the completion of site development projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others will aid in your success
• Proven experience and willingness to identify new opportunities with existing clients as well as having the confidence and ability to develop new client partnerships
• Proven ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders

WGA is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.