Project Manager - Site Development

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

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead project lifecycles from inception through closeout in Texas. You will coordinate internal teams and subcontractors, manage QA/QC, schedules, and budgets, and report progress to leadership.

A PE license and 5+ years in civil engineering with PM experience are required. You will drive client relations with Client Managers, oversee invoicing and Ajera usage, and mentor staff while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and own the full project lifecycle from inception to closeout.
• Conduct weekly meetings and coordinate with internal and external subcontractors.
• Ensure QA/QC standards, schedules, and financial management are met.
• Provide project updates to Practice Manager or Practice Leader on progress, challenges, opportunities.
• Manage projects to high completion levels, targeting ≥95%.
• Draft proposals and budgets with the team ensuring accuracy and client alignment.
• Oversee invoicing, budget tracking, and Ajera project management systems.
• Lead and coach staff, providing guidance and motivation.
• Ensure plans align with company standards and best practices.
• Develop client relationships with Client Managers to meet expectations.
• Participate in engineering associations and professional development activities.
• Create work plans with milestones and resource allocation.
• Demonstrate leadership in project management and client service.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal abilities

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown 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

• 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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a track record in project management.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project financial management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

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