Strategic Infrastructure Program Manager

WSB; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WSB in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high‑impact infrastructure programs, including tunnels, water facilities, and pipelines. You will drive Construction Management Plans, risk mitigation, QA/QC programs, and safety across complex projects.

Ideal candidates will have 10–15+ years of related experience with at least 5 years leading others, CMAR or design‑build delivery, and a Professional Engineer registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional engineer registration is preferred.
• Typically 10–15+ years of experience related to profession, with at least 5 years leading others.
• Experience with large- and small-scale water/wastewater facilities, tunnels, and utilities.
• Experience with alternative delivery such as CMAR and design‑build.
• Microsoft Suite Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, up to five days per week, as needed by project/client.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and oversight for large‑scale, complex construction management and program management services across water, wastewater, environmental, and utility infrastructure.
• Serve as a Senior Construction Advisor for public agencies and utility clients on high‑risk, high‑value capital improvement programs.
• Establish and implement Construction Management Plans (CMPs) defining governance, roles, workflows, reporting structures, and escalation procedures for multi‑year programs.
• Guide program execution from preconstruction through construction, testing, commissioning, closeout, and transition to operations.
• Oversee constructability reviews and preconstruction services to identify and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, safety, environmental constraints, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct QA/QC programs, including integrated inspection and testing plans, third‑party testing coordination, and conformance verification.
• Lead development and enforcement of safety, environmental compliance, and site controls across construction activities.
• Provide project oversight for complex underground construction, including deep tunneling, large‑diameter pipelines, treatment facilities, pump stations, and major civil works.
• Act as an authority on resolution of complex RFIs, claims, change orders, and dispute negotiations to minimize owner risk and cost exposure.
• Lead large, diverse teams of mid-level, first-level leaders, and/or individual contributors.
• Coaches, develops, and mentors leaders and staff.
• Manages staff performance, sets individual performance goals, conducts performance reviews, and oversees performance improvement plans.
• Leads the delivery of strategic, high‑impact, multidisciplinary projects and programs, applying technical expertise as needed.
• Advocates for the use of AI and digital tools within the program or individual projects
• Uses AI and digital tools to elevate the quality and speed of projects, double‑checking outputs, ensuring technical/ethical standards.
• Supports and executes business development strategy, including expansion of existing clients and acquisition of new clients.
• Collaborates on major pursuits and positions the firm to win high‑impact work.
• Traverse job sites—uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, reinforced trenches.
• Move materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Professional engineer registration (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

WSB in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high‑impact infrastructure programs, including tunnels, water facilities, and pipelines. You will drive Construction Management Plans, risk mitigation, QA/QC programs, and safety across complex projects.

Ideal candidates will have 10–15+ years of related experience with at least 5 years leading others, CMAR or design‑build delivery, and a Professional Engineer registration is preferred.