W/WW Project Manager

LVI Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support the growth of its municipal water practice across Texas. The role focuses on delivering complex infrastructure projects while maintaining a collaborative, people-first culture that values professional development and long-term career growth.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from planning through delivery, lead diverse teams, and drive client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management.
• Experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, treatment, conveyance, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget performance.
• Support business development efforts, including client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the local water practice.
• Coordinate with internal technical specialists to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Budget management

Team leadership

Water/wastewater engineering

Civil engineering

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

An established, employee-focused engineering consultancy is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support the continued growth of its municipal water practice across Texas. This is an opportunity to join a firm known for delivering complex infrastructure projects while maintaining a collaborative, people-first culture that prioritizes professional development and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget performance.
• Support business development efforts, including client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the local water practice.
• Coordinate with internal technical specialists to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management.
• Experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, treatment, conveyance, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and technical teams.

What's on Offer

• Employee-owned culture that allows staff to directly benefit from the firm's success.
• Strong pipeline of municipal water and wastewater projects across Texas and nationwide.
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure programs that improve communities and environmental sustainability.
• Collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance.
• Commitment to employee development through mentoring, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• Long-term career progression with opportunities to expand responsibilities and influence practice growth.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential, retirement plans, comprehensive healthcare, and ownership participation.

This role would suit a motivated Project Manager looking to take ownership of projects, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in the growth of a leading water infrastructure practice while benefiting from a highly supportive and entrepreneurial culture.