Senior Water/Wastewater Project Leader

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a senior Civil Engineer to lead water and wastewater utility projects from concept through implementation. You will manage a team of engineers and professionals, prepare proposals and client agreements, and coordinate with public agencies, districts, and contractors to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has a Texas PE, 15+ years of project leadership in water/wastewater, and deep knowledge of codes, design standards, and

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.

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.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Client relationship

Communication

Proposal writing

Budget management

Public agency coordination

Quality assurance

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Texas P.E. certification

Job description

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a senior Civil Engineer to lead water and wastewater utility projects from concept through implementation. You will manage a team of engineers and professionals, prepare proposals and client agreements, and coordinate with public agencies, districts, and contractors to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has a Texas PE, 15+ years of project leadership in water/wastewater, and deep knowledge of codes, design standards, and