Senior Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Engineering Manager

This position is responsible for providing all aspects of engineering for water/wastewater utility projects for public, private and municipal utility district clients. In addition to leading a team of engineers and technical professionals, this position will also be actively involved in professional associations and community organizations as Pape-Dawson continues building partnerships within the community we serve.

• Prepare proposals, budgets, and client agreements
• Lead and oversee design and technical aspects of the team’s projects including detailed engineering design and calculations, report writing, permitting, and presentations to clients
• Write responses to client RFQs and Solicitations
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Coordinate and monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules
• Participate in the development of company design and production standards
• Prepare reports and bond applications for municipal utility districts
• Attend monthly board meetings for municipal utility districts
• Direct and manage the implementation of a project including coordination with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other external and internal parties to achieve project milestones
• Ensure compliance with the company's Quality Assurance policies and procedures
• Oversee and manage construction phases of projects to ensure works are completed in accordance with the contract documents, on time and budget
• Participate in professional associations and civic organizations within the community

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months
• 15 or more years’ experience managing substantial water and wastewater projects from conception to completion
• 10 or more years’ experience managing municipal utility district clients
• Knowledge of potable water treatment and wastewater treatment a plus
• Knowledge of local codes, development processes, and utility regulations
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices for waterlines, storage tanks, pump stations, wastewater lines, lift stations and force mains.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver on time and within budget
• Proven ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, municipal utility districts, public agency officials and community leaders
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and technical professionals
• Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.