Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Houston, TX is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead water and wastewater utility projects for municipal utilities. You will manage engineers, coordinate with clients, public agencies, and community leaders while guiding projects from conception to completion.

Applicants should hold a Texas P.E. or be eligible within 6 months, with 15+ years of project management experience in water/wastewater and familiarity with local codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Texas P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years of experience managing substantial water/wastewater projects from conception to completion.
• 10+ years of experience managing municipal utility district clients.
• Knowledge of potable water treatment and wastewater treatment is a plus.
• Knowledge of local codes, development processes, and utility regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices for waterlines, storage tanks, pump stations, wastewater lines, lift stations and force mains.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, budgets, and client agreements.
• Lead and oversee design and technical aspects of the team’s projects including detailed engineering design and calculations, report writing, permitting, and client presentations.
• Write responses to client RFQs and Solicitations.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders.
• Coordinate and monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare reports and bond applications for municipal utility districts.
• Attend monthly board meetings for municipal utility districts.
• Direct and manage project implementation with stakeholders to achieve milestones.
• Ensure compliance with QA policies and procedures.
• Oversee and manage construction phases to meet contract documents, on time and budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication skills

Water/wastewater design

ABET civil eng

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Job Description: Overview

This position is responsible for providing all aspects of engineering for water/wastewater utility projects for public, private and municipal utility district clients. In addition to leading a team of engineers and technical professionals, this position will also be actively involved in professional associations and community organizations as Pape-Dawson continues building partnerships within the community we serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, budgets, and client agreements
• Lead and oversee design and technical aspects of the team(s) projects including detailed engineering design and calculations, report writing, permitting, and presentations to clients
• Write responses to client RFQs and Solicitations
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Coordinate and monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules
• Participate in the development of company design and production standards
• Prepare reports and bond applications for municipal utility districts
• Attend monthly board meetings for municipal utility districts
• Direct and manage the implementation of a project including coordination with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other external and internal parties to achieve project milestones
• Ensure compliance with the company's Quality Assurance policies and procedures
• Oversee and manage construction phases of projects to ensure works are completed in accordance with the contract documents, on time and budget
• Participate in professional associations and civic organizations within the community

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months
• 15 or more years' experience managing substantial water and wastewater projects from conception to completion
• 10 or more years' experience managing municipal utility district clients
• Knowledge of potable water treatment and wastewater treatment a plus
• Knowledge of local codes, development processes, and utility regulations
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices for waterlines, storage tanks, pump stations, wastewater lines, lift stations and force mains.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver on time and within budget
• Proven ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, municipal utility districts, public agency officials and community leaders
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and technical professionals
• Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations

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.