Project Manager-Water Resources

Kimmel & Associates Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Contribution to municipal infra

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates Inc. seeks a Project Manager – Water Resources based in Farmers Branch, TX, to lead municipal water and wastewater construction projects from planning through closeout.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, cadence, and client relationships, while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Ideal candidates have hands-on water/wastewater project experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with owners, engineers, and subcontractors to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the water and wastewater construction industry.
• Experience delivering at least two completed water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater construction, including pipelines, water mains, pumping stations, lift stations, and treatment facilities.
• Experience with contract administration, project budgeting, cost control, and change order management.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining CPM schedules and preparing project progress reports.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and project closeout procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water and wastewater projects from planning to closeout.
• Manage contracts, documentation, changes, and subcontractor coordination.
• Develop budgets, monitor costs, forecast performance, and take corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain CPM schedules to meet milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients, owners, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and communicate project status.
• Coordinate field activities with superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Coordinate commissioning, startup, testing, and final acceptance.
• Identify risks and manage them to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing construction firm specializing in complex infrastructure projects that support communities and improve essential public services. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and precision, the company delivers projects from preconstruction through completion, emphasizing collaboration, technical excellence, and reliable project execution.

The organization offers an opportunity to join a growing team focused on delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure while supporting long‑term professional development and career advancement.

About the Position

The Project Manager – Water Resources will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater construction projects. Based in Farmers Branch, Texas, this individual will manage complex infrastructure projects involving water treatment plants, pumping and lift stations, large-diameter pipelines, water mains, and treatment facility upgrades.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on water and wastewater construction experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead teams while maintaining positive client relationships, controlling costs, and meeting project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:Oversee water and wastewater construction projects from planning and preconstruction through execution, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Contract Administration:Manage project contracts, documentation, change orders, subcontractor coordination, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Budgeting & Cost Control:Develop and manage project budgets, monitor costs, forecast financial performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Scheduling:Prepare, maintain, and manage Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to track progress, coordinate resources, and meet project milestones.
• Client Relationships:Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Project Reporting:Prepare monthly progress reports, communicate project status, identify risks, and provide updates on schedule, cost, and performance.
• Field Coordination:Collaborate with superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain productivity, quality, and safety throughout construction.
• Commissioning & Closeout:Coordinate startup, testing, commissioning, project documentation, final acceptance, and warranty activities.
• Risk Management:Identify potential project challenges, resolve issues proactively, and ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the water and wastewater construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing or delivering at least two completed water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of municipal water and wastewater construction, including pipelines, water mains, pumping stations, lift stations, and treatment facilities.
• Experience with contract administration, project budgeting, cost control, and change order management.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining CPM schedules and preparing project progress reports.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and project closeout procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $130,000–$160,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Company bonus plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to essential municipal infrastructure projects.