Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public and private clients in Texas. You will oversee project scopes, budgets, and schedules, while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will drive client satisfaction, nurture long-term partnerships, and spearhead business development, mentoring staff and advancing firm-wide standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in water and wastewater project management.
• Proven success managing large, complex utility projects and clients.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact for major projects to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Lead development of project scopes, budgets, proposals, and contracts.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams with technical guidance and oversight.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables including plans and calculations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to utility requirements.
• Manage schedules, budgets, staffing, and resources across multiple projects.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations.
• Represent the firm at client presentations, board meetings, and public hearings.
• Lead business development activities including RFQs, proposals, and account growth.
• Support staff development, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Water & wastewater design

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

QA/QC oversight

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Job Description:

Overview:

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale and complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public, private, and special-purpose utility district clients. This role is accountable for client satisfaction, long‑term partnerships, and the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary client contact for major projects, ensuring satisfaction, trust, and repeat business.
• Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, proposals, and contracts.
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and performance oversight.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including plans, reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to utility provider requirements.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocations across multiple assignments.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews, constructability evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Represent the firm at client presentations, board meetings, and public hearings.
• Lead business development efforts including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, and account growth.
• Support firmwide initiatives related to staff development, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in water and wastewater system design and project management.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex utility projects and special‑purpose utility district clients.
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction for water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and expand client accounts.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.

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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.