Water & Wastewater Project Leader

Pape-Dawson; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Texas from conception through completion. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate design, procurement, and construction activities, and engage with public agencies and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, a P.E. license, 7+ years of project management experience, and a proven ability to develop client relationships while

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing water/wastewater projects from conception through completion.
• Strong knowledge of design/construction for waterlines, storage, pump stations, and wastewater systems.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead and mentor project teams in engineering design, reports, calculations, permitting, and presentations.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and client agreements.
• Develop responses to RFQs, solicitations, and bond applications for utility districts and public sector clients.
• Attend client, municipal, and board meetings to present progress and provide technical expertise.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and community leaders.
• Support the technical and professional development of team members.
• Contribute to company-wide design standards, QA/QC processes, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client relations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Texas from conception through completion. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate design, procurement, and construction activities, and engage with public agencies and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, a P.E. license, 7+ years of project management experience, and a proven ability to develop client relationships while