Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Engineers; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee execution, and cultivate strong client relationships.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, a licensed P.E., and at least seven years of project leadership experience in water systems. You will mentor staff and uphold QA/QC standards across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing water and wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction for waterlines, storage tanks, pump stations, and wastewater systems.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead design teams in engineering reports, calculations, permitting documents, and presentations.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and client agreements.
• Develop responses to RFQs, solicitations, and bond applications for utility district and public sector clients.
• Attend client, municipal, and board meetings to present project progress and provide technical expertise.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and community leaders.
• Support the technical and professional development of team members.
• Contribute to company-wide design standards, QA/QC processes, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Job description

Job Description: Overview:

The Project Manager leads the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public, private, and special-purpose utility district clients. This role manages multidisciplinary teams, oversees project execution, and cultivates strong client and community relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead and mentor project teams in the preparation of engineering designs, reports, calculations, permitting documents, and presentations.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and client agreements.
• Develop responses to RFQs, solicitations, and bond applications for utility district and public sector clients.
• Attend client, municipal, and board meetings to present project progress and provide technical expertise.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and community leaders.
• Support the technical and professional development of team members.
• Contribute to company-wide design standards, QA/QC processes, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing water and wastewater projects from conception through completion.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction practices for waterlines, storage tanks, pump stations, wastewater lines, lift stations, and force mains.
• Working knowledge of design and construction for water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and sustain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.