Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

CyberCoders; Katy (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

WFH option

PTO

Health benefits

401k

ESOP

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Sr PM to lead water and wastewater capital projects for municipal clients, overseeing design, permitting, construction support, and project finances. You will mentor teams, ensure schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements meet stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities include coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams, preparing technical deliverables, managing proposals, and supporting business development while upholding QA/QC standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years managing water/wastewater projects.
• Experience as a Project Manager with scope, schedule, and budget responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater systems, design principles, and permitting.
• Experience with municipal clients and public sector processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple water/wastewater projects from feasibility through closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact for municipal clients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, subconsultants, and contractors.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables and cost estimates; ensure QA/QC.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, billing, and forecasts.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and pricing for new work.
• Provide construction support and contract administration.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project scheduling software

Job description

W/WW Sr PM (Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager)

Position Overview

Lead delivery of water and wastewater capital projects for municipal clients, overseeing design, permitting, construction support, and project financials. This role is responsible for ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, regulatory requirements, and client expectations while mentoring project teams and supporting business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple water and wastewater projects from feasibility and design through construction and closeout, ensuring schedule, scope, quality, and budget targets are met.
• Serve as primary client contact for municipal clients; build and maintain strong client relationships and represent the firm in stakeholder or public meetings.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, subconsultants, and contractors to integrate engineering design, permitting, and construction activities.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including design documents, technical memoranda, specifications, and cost estimates; ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, billing, and forecasts; monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and pricing for new business pursuits and support capture efforts to grow municipal water/wastewater work.
• Provide construction support and contract administration, including shop drawing review, RFI responses, change order evaluation, and construction observation.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable regulations, permits, and industry standards for water and wastewater systems.
• Mentor and train junior staff; delegate tasks, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative project team culture.
• Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies; maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering, or related field required (Civil Engineering degree is a strong plus).
• Minimum 7+ years of experience managing water and/or wastewater projects, including design and municipal client work.
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and technical delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of wastewater collection/treatment systems, process and civil design principles, and permitting requirements.
• Proven experience working with municipal clients and navigating public sector procurement and approval processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, client-management, and team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with project management and engineering tools (scheduling, cost control, AutoCAD/Civil 3D or equivalent); comfort reviewing engineering drawings and specifications.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or PE are preferred.
• Consulting experience and direct treatment plant design or construction experience are desirable but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedule w/option to WFH
• Generous PTO, vacations, personal time, sick time & paid holidays (work life balance is a priority for us)
• Strong health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k
• ESOP
• Much more!