Project Manager - Utility Rate Consulting

Job Summary

Working within a team, the Project Manager will be responsible for providing exceptional client service in the public utilities industry (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through various multi-discipline projects, such as financial planning, cost of service, rate and fee setting, impact fee studies, and miscellaneous financial‑related projects. This client‑facing role will partner with clients and provide leadership to junior employees.

• Manage projects by partnering with clients, leading junior employees, providing excellent service
• Work independently and can switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of improvement within public utility operations
• Conduct in‑depth financial analysis of rate structures, pricing policies, and cost allocation methodologies
• Use financial modeling techniques to analyze and forecast revenue, expenses, and financial performance of public utilities
• Participate in business development and marketing activities, develop proposals in response to competitive RFPs
• Lead junior staff in the management, development, and execution of project work
• Communicate with clients to gather data and other relevant project information, present results, etc.
• When working in California, ensure alignment with Proposition 218 requirements in the financial planning and decision‑making processes
• Use public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit and present reports, proposals, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner
• Deliver results in public settings to citizen community meetings, City Council/Board of Directors
• Participate in the industry through professional associations, conferences, and industry organizations

• 5+ years managing projects for water, wastewater, energy (electric/gas), and/or solid waste utilities
• Bachelor's degree (finance, accounting, engineering, economics, mathematics, or other related fields)
• Advanced proficiency and experience with MS Excel including advanced user functions and Visual Basic programming
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint – ability to create report templates, modify report templates
• Experience analyzing large data sets, working with and/or developing database queries, using MS Access, SQL Server and/or relational databases
• Critical thinking skills – the ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypotheses, and develop solutions based on analysis and client goal
• Familiarity and comfort with AI tools
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to provide training and guidance to junior employees to execute quality work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing and able to travel overnight as needed

• Master's degree
• Consulting experience
• Experience working in a municipality or utility
• Preference given to candidates located in the Austin area.

Working for a values‑based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation, generous bonus structure and excellent benefits. The salary range for the Project Manager position is $104,000 to $172,000. Compensation depends on education, experience, and location. Employees in the position may be eligible for an annual performance bonus in the range of up to 25% of compensation, depending on the firm's yearly performance, their practices' performance, and the performance of the employee.

Such bonuses are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the firm.

• 100% company‑paid employee medical (HSA plan) and 50% company‑paid dependent medical coverage and dental benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision insurance
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Long‑Term care benefits
• Pet insurance

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the…