Senior Water Resources Project Manager

As a Senior Water Resources Leader, you will lead the successful delivery of complex water resources and transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing all phases from planning and watershed evaluation through final design and construction support. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, including drainage studies, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, stormwater management planning, floodplain evaluations, and the preparation of design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), while ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and budget and schedule commitments.

As a Senior Water Resources Leader, you will lead the successful delivery of complex water resources and transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing all phases from planning and watershed evaluation through final design and construction support. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, including drainage studies, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, stormwater management planning, floodplain evaluations, and the preparation of design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), while ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and budget and schedule commitments.

You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, guiding the development of innovative and sustainable drainage solutions for roadway, municipal, and water resources projects. The role requires coordination with internal stakeholders, clients, regulatory agencies, and external partners to proactively manage project risks and ensure the delivery of high-quality, technically sound solutions. The Senior Water Resources Leader is accountable for project performance, resource allocation, technical excellence, and client satisfaction, serving as a trusted advisor on drainage design, watershed management, flood risk mitigation, and H&H modeling strategies.

This position reports to the Technical Practice Manager and plays a key role in driving operational excellence, mentoring technical staff, expanding client relationships, and supporting business growth within the water resources practice.

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, contract obligations, and profitability targets.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for complex water resources projects, including drainage design, stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis, floodplain studies, watershed assessments, and resiliency planning across all phases of project delivery.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineers, designers, environmental specialists, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality drainage reports, H&H models, and PS&E packages on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, and interview participation to secure new water resources and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with client account managers and leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, position the firm competitively, and successfully win project pursuits.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, resource planning, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design standards and regulatory requirements, including TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual criteria, FEMA regulations, TCEQ requirements, HCFCD standards, AASHTO guidance, and local agency criteria, as well as quality assurance and quality control protocols.
• Proactively identify hydraulic, environmental, regulatory, and project delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, providing leadership, technical guidance, and training in drainage design, H&H modeling, stormwater management, and project delivery best practices to build a high-performing water resources team.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience, and 5+ years of project management…