Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

ewi Recruitment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ewi Recruitment is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager in Austin to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning to completion. You will guide multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate activities, and ensure safety, budget, and quality targets are met while delivering sustainable water and wastewater solutions.

You will define scope, budgets, programmes, and resourcing; oversee feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover; and manage risk,

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, environmental, water or related engineering discipline.
• Substantial experience managing water or wastewater projects.
• Professional registration or chartership desirable.
• Strong understanding of project management, design/construction, risk management, procurement.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, budgets, programmes and resourcing requirements.
• Oversee feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership, manage change control and project reporting.
• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with legislation, standards, health and safety.
• Mentor project teams, contribute to bids and proposals, build client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client relations

Education

Degree in civil/environmental/water/wastewater engineering

Professional registration or chartership desirable

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from initial planning through to completion. This role will involve managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating technical design activities, and ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, utilities, and internal stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable solutions for water and wastewater networks, treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage assets, and related infrastructure.

Key responsibilities will include defining project scope, budgets, programmes, and resourcing requirements; overseeing feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover; and monitoring progress, risks, costs, quality, and performance throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage change control and project reporting, support contract administration, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements, and environmental obligations. The role will also involve mentoring project teams, contributing to bids and proposals, building strong client relationships, and identifying opportunities to improve delivery methods and operational outcomes.

Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in civil, environmental, water, wastewater, or a related engineering discipline, together with substantial experience managing water or wastewater projects. Professional registration or chartership, where applicable, is desirable. You will need a strong understanding of project management principles, design and construction processes, risk management, procurement, and relevant technical standards. Excellent communication, negotiation, organisational, and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a changing environment. Experience using project management, scheduling, cost-control, and design software would be advantageous. A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality infrastructure are expected.