Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Excellent benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Manager to lead a talented Iowa team in Des Moines or Iowa City. You will guide planning, design, and client engagement across water resources projects, mentoring staff and driving growth.

The role emphasizes client leadership, project delivery, and collaboration with engineers, scientists, and planners to provide practical, cost-effective solutions for stormwater, water quality, and restoration initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with project management, client service, and team leadership.
• Experience leading water resources planning and design projects from proposal to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resources planning and design projects from proposal development through project completion.
• Understand client needs, funding opportunities, and constraints to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; manage staffing and delivery.
• Mentor engineers and project managers while growing HEI's water resources practice.
• Oversee stormwater, hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analyses to support design decisions.

Skills

Client relationships

Project leadership

Water resources design

Budget management

Team mentorship

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer license (IA) or ability to obtain in 6 months

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Job Location Options: Des Moines, IA or Iowa City, IA

OUR CULTURE. YOUR CAREER.

Would you enjoy leading talented teams to solve complex water and natural resources challenges while building trusted client relationships and helping communities implement meaningful projects? Are you passionate about water, the environment, mentorship, and developing practical solutions that make a lasting impact? Then join Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) as a Senior Water Resources Project Manager in our Des Moines or Iowa City office and help lead the continued growth of our talented Iowa team.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading clients and project teams, mentoring staff, and helping grow a successful water resources practice.

Potential civil engineering and water resources projects the successful candidate will lead include: stormwater planning and design, stream restoration and stabilization, lake restoration, flood reduction projects, water quality improvement facilities, and related municipal, county, park, and watershed improvements.

Job Description

• Lead and manage water resources planning and design projects from proposal development through project completion.


• Understand client needs, project goals, funding opportunities, and implementation constraints to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.


• Prepare scopes of work, develop project budgets and schedules, and manage staffing and project delivery.


• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients.


• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships and support the growth of HEI's water resources practice.


• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and foster collaboration among engineers, scientists, planners, and technical specialists.


• Oversee the development of project studies, reports, engineering analyses, and design documents.


• Mentor and develop engineers and project managers while supporting the professional growth of team members.


• Coordinate and oversee stormwater, hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analyses used to support planning and design decisions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success building trusted client relationships, leading multidisciplinary project teams, and delivering complex water resources planning and design projects.


• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, including significant responsibility for project management, client service, business development, and team leadership.


• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and staffing assignments.


• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, or related Engineering field.


• IA Professional Engineer’s License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.


• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel periodically.


• Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays; parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedule, annual HEI logo apparel and more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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