Senior Water Resources Project Lead – Drainage & H&H Design

Oregonite; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Development

Work-Life Alignment

Wellness

Life

Community

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Senior Water Resources Leader in the Houston area to guide complex drainage, H&H modeling, and floodplain projects from planning through PS&E. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while expanding client relationships and leading business development efforts.

Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 15+ years of transportation experience, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience and 5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Established client relationships and history of winning new work with DOT, municipal, or regional agencies.
• Experience supporting or leading business development efforts including proposal preparation and client interviews.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop capture strategies with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates aligned with client objectives and budgets.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for complex water resources projects (drainage, H&H, floodplain studies).
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver drainage reports and PS&E packages on time and within budget.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain clear communication throughout project lifecycle.
• Drive business development, pursuit strategy, and interview participation to secure new projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Oversee project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements (TxDOT, FEMA, TCEQ, etc.).
• Mentor junior staff and promote best practices in drainage design and H&H modeling.

Skills

Water resources leadership

Project management

Transportation engineering

Client relationship development

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Consor is seeking a Senior Water Resources Leader in the Houston area to guide complex drainage, H&H modeling, and floodplain projects from planning through PS&E. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while expanding client relationships and leading business development efforts.

Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 15+ years of transportation experience, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects on time and within budget.