Water/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager

Baxter & Woodman; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Four-and-a-half-day work week

Varied schedules

Work from home option

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager in Houston or Katy, TX. You will oversee a team in the Water/Wastewater Department and manage small to large projects, building strong client relationships and providing engineering leadership.

The role requires a PE in TX or eligibility, ABET-accredited degree, and 5+ years in related fields. You will travel within the service area and represent the company in industry engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in client management, project management, or design.
• Experience with municipal utility districts and/or local municipalities.
• Working knowledge of TCEQ, City of Houston, and County regulations.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
• Excellent technical writing and strong verbal and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned office service areas.

Responsibilities

• Attend utility district meetings, sometimes outside business hours.
• Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with departments to align with client expectations.
• Manage projects to deliver within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings.
• Review draft agreements and approve scopes and fees.
• Provide project management and engineering solutions.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer and training for staff.
• Prepare engineering proposals with business development and marketing.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Design

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Regulatory literacy

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in TX or eligible

Job description

Your future position: Water/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager

Location: Houston or Katy, TX

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About The Role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager in our Houston or Katy, Texas office. This position oversees the work of others and assigns work to a team of employees within the Water/Wastewater Department. This includes management of both small projects and large complex projects involving special skills and multi-disciplinary teams. Develops strong relationships with clients and performs the role of client manager. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and impact company's performance and activity. Supervises and coordinates the activities within the department in support of corporate policies, goals, and objectives. Represents the company in the industry and sets an example for staff.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• Attend utility district meetings, sometimes outside of business hours.
• Prepare and/or monitor project scopes, budgets, schedules to ensure an economical timely delivery of projects.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure projects are in line with client expectations.
• Manage certain projects to deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Review draft agreements. Provide input and approval for scope and fee.
• Make decisions independently and take responsibility for project management and project engineering solutions.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management team.
• Prepare engineering project proposals and statement of qualifications in coordination with the business development and marketing departments.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training opportunities for staff.

Education/Certification Requirements

• An ABET accredited B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or applicable alternate engineering degree.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or can acquire registration through reciprocity.

Must-haves, What You Will Bring

• 5 or more years of related experience in client management, project management, or design.
• Experience with municipal utility district and/or experience with other local municipalities.
• Working knowledge of TCEQ, City of Houston, and County regulations.
• Working knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
• Broad knowledge of principles of engineering.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned office service areas (own transportation).
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Compensation The pay range for this role is $120,000-$165,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits -

• Flexible work arrangements, including a four-and-a-half-day work week, the option for varied schedules, and the option to work from home
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional insurance coverage options for accidents and cancer
• Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
• Financial wellness resources such as financial planning, life and disability insurance, and tax-advantaged savings plans
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Program, fostering shared success and long-term financial security

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer