Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Oregonite; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Hybrid & Remote Work

Medical Insurance

401k with match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Consor seeks a Senior Water Resources Leader to drive the delivery of complex water resources and transportation projects, overseeing planning through construction support. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and maintain client satisfaction while aligning with regulatory standards and company goals.

You will lead scopes, schedules, and risk management across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence and growth in the water resources practice.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering and a PE license.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience and 5+ years in project management.
• Proven track record managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Provide oversight for complex water resources projects including drainage design and H&H analysis.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver drainage reports and PS&E packages on time and within budget.
• Serve as primary client contact, ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive business development, including pursuit strategy, proposals, and client interviews.

Skills

Water resources leadership

Project management

H&H modeling

Drainage design

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license

Tools

TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual

FEMA regulations

HCFCD standards

AASHTO guidance

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Senior Water Resources Leader, you will lead the successful delivery of complex water resources and transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing all phases from planning and watershed evaluation through final design and construction support. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, including drainage studies, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, stormwater management planning, floodplain evaluations, and the preparation of design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), while ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and budget and schedule commitments.

You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, guiding the development of innovative and sustainable drainage solutions for roadway, municipal, and water resources projects. The role requires coordination with internal stakeholders, clients, regulatory agencies, and external partners to proactively manage project risks and ensure the delivery of high-quality, technically sound solutions. The Senior Water Resources Leader is accountable for project performance, resource allocation, technical excellence, and client satisfaction, serving as a trusted advisor on drainage design, watershed management, flood risk mitigation, and H&H modeling strategies. This position reports to the Technical Practice Manager and plays a key role in driving operational excellence, mentoring technical staff, expanding client relationships, and supporting business growth within the water resources practice.

What You'll Do:

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, contract obligations, and profitability targets.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for complex water resources projects, including drainage design, stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis, floodplain studies, watershed assessments, and resiliency planning across all phases of project delivery.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineers, designers, environmental specialists, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality drainage reports, H&H models, and PS&E packages on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, and interview participation to secure new water resources and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with client account managers and leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, position the firm competitively, and successfully win project pursuits.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, resource planning, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design standards and regulatory requirements, including TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual criteria, FEMA regulations, TCEQ requirements, HCFCD standards, AASHTO guidance, and local agency criteria, as well as quality assurance and quality control protocols.
• Proactively identify hydraulic, environmental, regulatory, and project delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, providing leadership, technical guidance, and training in drainage design, H&H modeling, stormwater management, and project delivery best practices to build a high-performing water resources team.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience, and 5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams on large-scale roadway or highway projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while meeting client expectations and quality standards.
• Established client relationships and a history of contributing to or winning new work with DOT, municipal, or regional agencies.
• Experience supporting or leading business development efforts, including proposal preparation, pursuit strategy, and client presentations/interviews.
• Ability to identify opportunities, develop capture strategies, and collaborate with leadership to expand market presence.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy: We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail]

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at [phone]. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD. If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at [phone].

Notices:

The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks. At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact [e-mail].

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