Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director for their Water Infrastructure team in Texas. This role involves managing complex water and wastewater projects, overseeing design and execution, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with significant responsibilities in project management and staff development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Strong technical background in designing underground infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex underground water/wastewater projects.
• Oversee design delivery for pipelines and related civil works.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams for project success.
• Produce engineering reports and manage project scopes and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Design of pipelines and sewers

Mentoring junior engineers

Business development

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Associate Director - Water Infrastructure - Texas

I’m representing a leading consultancy that’s looking to strengthen their Water & Wastewater Infrastructure team with an experienced Project Manager focused on outside the fence underground infrastructure across Texas.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives delivering pipelines, collection systems, gravity sewers, force mains, lift/pump stations, and general linear utility infrastructure and wants to take full ownership of project delivery, client relationships, and technical outcomes.

Job Specifications

• Lead planning and execution of complex underground water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• Oversee design delivery for pipelines, sewer networks, pump/lift stations, stormwater conveyance and related civil works
• Prepare and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and engineering work plans
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams to ensure high-quality, compliant design packages
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
• Lead internal teams, mentor junior engineers, and support staff development
• Produce engineering reports, design documentation, cost estimates, and progress updates
• Monitor financial performance, project risk, safety planning, and delivery milestones
• Support proposal development and strategic pursuits for future infrastructure programs

Key Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 8+ years’ experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, or linear utility infrastructure
• Strong technical background in designing pipelines, sewers, pump/lift stations, and site civil components
• Excellent communication and client facing skills
• Experience with business development is a plus

If this role is of interest, please apply below and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management, Engineering, and Design

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services