Senior Water Project Manager - Conveyance

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Texas to lead complex water and wastewater conveyance projects. You will oversee pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities, managing design and construction from planning through delivery.

The role requires coordinating with clients, regulators, and internal teams while guiding a diverse group of engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of municipal water/wastewater experience, a Texas PE license (or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas or ability to acquire within six months of hiring.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater design experience in municipal water/wastewater/conveyance projects in the Central US, preferably Texas.
• Experience with desalination plants, water/wastewater treatment, conveyance and pump stations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with keen attention to schedule and budget.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; regulatory/permitting knowledge (TCEQ, EPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater conveyance projects (pipelines, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations).
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and QA/QC across all phases.
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare and review reports, design documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; support permitting processes.
• Provide mentoring to engineering staff and lead proposal development.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Technical writing

Multi-tasking

Education

Professional Engineer license (Texas)

Bachelor’s or Master’s in environmental or civil engineering

Job description

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. Water is essential for all living organisms to survive and thrive. The water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front to preserve this most essential resource. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre‑empt and prepare for what’s next in the water industry. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Position Summary

Our Central US Water business is growing throughout Texas. We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager with expertise in water and wastewater conveyance systems to lead complex infrastructure projects. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design and construction phases, and ensuring successful delivery of pipeline, pump station, and related conveyance projects. You will also work with a team to support client development and strategic growth of the business both locally and regionally. The purpose is to build credible relationships with clients, teaming partners, and the community. This position will require a strong ability to manage and progress multiple fronts that require long‑term development and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater conveyance projects, including pipelines, force mains, gravity sewers, and pump stations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality control across all phases.
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, contractors, and internal technical teams.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, design documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support permitting and environmental documentation processes. Conduct work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm’s QA/QC requirements. Participate in QA/QC programs for other projects as requested by managers.
• Perform schedule reviews on construction projects and maintain/develop schedules for design and construction of assigned projects.
• Provide mentoring to engineering staff to support the team’s technical skill development.
• Manage projects’ budget and schedule.
• Lead proposal development efforts for new business.
• Grow relationships with existing and prospective clients; this includes business development, sales and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas or ability to acquire upon six months of hiring date.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater design experience in municipal water, wastewater, water resource, and/or conveyance projects in the Central US region; preference to 10 years of experience in the Texas market.
• Significant experience in desalination plants, water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and pump station.
• Experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail, schedule and budget.
• Ability to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner; strong technical writing skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory/permitting agencies including TCEQ and EPA.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.