Senior Water Project Manager - Conveyance

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in water and wastewater conveyance to lead complex infrastructure projects in the Central US. You will manage multidisciplinary design and construction teams, oversee scope, schedule, and budgets, and ensure successful delivery of pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities.

The role supports client development and regional growth, builds credible relationships with clients and partners, and requires strong leadership,

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.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater design experience in municipal projects in the Central US.
• Experience with desalination, water/wastewater treatment, conveyance and pump stations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to schedule and budget.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; concise technical writing.
• Knowledge of regulatory/permitting agencies including TCEQ and EPA.

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 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.
• Provide mentoring to engineering staff to support the team's technical skill development.
• Manage projects’ budget and schedule.
• Grow relationships with existing and prospective clients; engage in business development, sales and marketing.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Job description

HOUSTON, TX, United States and 2 more

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.

Who are we looking for?

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.

In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• 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.Conducts work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm’s QA/QC requirements. Participates 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
• Grow relationships with existing and prospective clients; this includes business development, sales and marketing

What you will bring to the team:

• 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 de-salination 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; must have 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.