Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

baxterwoodman; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Work from home option

Paid time off

Parental leave

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager for our Houston or Katy, Texas office. You will oversee a team, manage small to large municipal projects, and serve as client manager, building strong relationships with clients and agencies.

The role requires an ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering, a Texas PE or reciprocity, and 5+ years in project management plus 10+ years in civil consulting.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or eligible via reciprocity.
• 5+ years of project management and design experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting civil engineering.
• Experience with water and wastewater projects.
• Willingness to travel within assigned service areas.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead multiple water/wastewater municipal projects and related studies.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings; resolve questions and plan work.
• Make independent decisions on project management and engineering solutions.
• Mentor and develop staff; coordinate department workload and budget.
• Ensure all design, specifications, and reports meet quality objectives and agency criteria.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

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

Texas Professional Engineer (or reciprocity)

Job description

Your future position: Water/Wastewater Senior Project 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 Senior Project 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. Must develop strong relationships with clients and perform 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

• Prepare and/or monitor project scopes, budgets, schedules to ensure an economical timely delivery of projects.
• Manage multiple projects in the development of plans, specifications, and technical reports for water, wastewater, and other municipal type projects. Manage feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, and other evaluation reports.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Make decisions independently and take responsibility for project management and project engineering solutions.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management team.
• Ensure all technical aspects of the project, including the design, specifications, and reports, follow Baxter & Woodman quality objective as well as all agency criteria.
• Prepare engineering project proposals and statement of qualifications in coordination with the business development and marketing departments.
• Plan department efforts, workload, and budget.
• Direct staff efforts and development according to plans and personal skills; support in achieving goals.
• Build teams and assign staff to projects based on knowledge, skills, and availability.
• Monitor engineers' performance and evaluate staff regularly (client satisfaction, project schedule, project budget, billings, and QA/QC).
• Support employees and staff performance evaluations.
• Provide knowledge transfer and coaching to 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 project management and design.
• 10 or more years of proven progressive experience in consultant civil engineering.
• Broad knowledge of principles of engineering as well as advanced engineering expertise.
• Experience in the design of water and wastewater projects including water plants and wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience with municipal utility district and/or experience with other local municipalities.
• 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 write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• 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 $130,000-$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 - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of 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