Senior Project Manager

Title:

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Department:
Engineering - Water Utility Infrastructure

Location:

Austin, TX

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Compensation: $100K - $145K (commensurate with experience) + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead utility infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. This role supports a wide range of water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives, with responsibilities scaled based on experience. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, and play a key role in delivering high‑quality infrastructure solutions that serve communities.

Senior-level candidates will take on broader leadership, mentoring, and strategic responsibilities.

• Manage and deliver utility infrastructure projects, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
• Monitor project performance, including budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance for all project deliverables and documentation.
• Track labor utilization, revenue forecasting, billing, and documentation.
• Serve as the firm's representative at client meetings, public hearings, and presentations.
• Conduct site visits and construction observations as needed (for more senior PMs).
• Lead multiple utility infrastructure projects from concept to completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Mentor engineers and project managers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Oversee proposals, contracts, fee justifications, and budget forecasting.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proven track record managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years for Project Manager; 10+ years for Senior Project Manager.
• Experience delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Knowledge of utility design standards, regulations, and construction practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team while gaining mentorship from senior leaders. Competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.