Senior Project Manager

Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Job summary

Employment & Training Centers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and public infrastructure projects in the Greater Houston area.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while guiding project teams and maintaining relations with public owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship of engineering staff, and involvement in business development through client outreach and interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Active P.E. license in the State of Texas.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Experience as Project Manager/Senior Project Manager on complex municipal infra projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal engineering projects from planning through construction.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, scope, quality, and client expectations.
• Mentor engineers and staff; develop relationships with municipal clients and public agencies.
• Lead client meetings, proposals, and interviews to pursue opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Mentorship

Communication

Public infrastructure

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Water/wastewater design

Municipal project delivery

Job description

ETC is the premier AEC and infrastructure recruiting firm of Houston, serving clients throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast. We connect reputable organizations across water resources, transportation, civil infrastructure, and related markets with exceptional industry talent.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and public infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Houston area. Projects include underground utilities, water and wastewater systems, large-diameter pipelines, drainage, roadways, and trenchless construction. The Senior Project Manager will oversee project planning, financial performance, schedules, contracts, field operations, and closeout while leading project teams and maintaining strong relationships with public owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

The Senior Project Manager will have responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client relationships, and overall project delivery. This individual will provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff, develop and maintain relationships with municipal clients and public agencies, and support business development through client outreach, proposals, and interviews.

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Salary: $130,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with significant experience managing municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Proven experience serving as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager for complex municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience with the design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater systems, treatment plants, pump stations, and lift stations.
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices for waterlines, storage tanks, pump stations, wastewater lines, lift stations, and force mains.
• Demonstrated responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, financial performance, quality, and client expectations.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineers and technical professionals.
• Strong client relationship management skills, including experience working with municipal clients, utility districts, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Experience developing proposals, participating in interviews, and supporting business development activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with clients and public agency officials.
• Active involvement in professional associations and civic organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Senior Project Manager for water, wastewater, stormwater, conveyance, and municipal engineering projects.
• Lead projects from planning and design through construction, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and project delivery.
• Provide senior technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineers and technical staff.
• Perform and oversee technical engineering work related to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Complete Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews of key project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, utility districts, public agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a senior client contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead client meetings and technical marketing activities throughout the Houston region.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for additional and repeat business through established client relationships.
• Lead proposal development and participate in interviews for new project opportunities.
• Support business development through client outreach, industry participation, and professional networking.
• Participate in professional societies and industry organizations relevant to municipal engineering and infrastructure.
• Provide excellent client service while maintaining accountability for project performance and successful project delivery.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, strong project management and leadership capabilities, and the ability to serve as both a technical leader and trusted advisor to clients.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Structured, performance-based bonus program, as applicable by position
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching