Water​/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager

Water/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager

Location: Houston or Katy, TX

At Baxter & Woodman, seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long‑lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

This position oversees the work of others and assigns work to a team within the Water/Wastewater Department. It includes management of both small projects and large complex projects involving special skills and multi‑disciplinary teams. The manager develops strong relationships with clients, makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative, and supervises and coordinates departmental activities in support of corporate policies, goals, and objectives.

The role represents the company in the industry and sets an example for staff.

• Attend utility district meetings, sometimes outside of business hours.
• Prepare and/or monitor project scopes, budgets, schedules to ensure economical timely delivery.
• Coordinate with departments to align projects with client expectations.
• Manage selected projects to deliver within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and plan work.
• Review draft agreements and provide input and approval for scope and fee.
• Make independent decisions and take responsibility for project management and engineering solutions.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and the management team.
• Prepare engineering project proposals and statements of qualifications in coordination with business development and marketing.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training opportunities for staff.

• ABET‑accredited B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or applicable alternate engineering degree.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to acquire registration through reciprocity.

• 5+ years of experience in client management, project management, or design.
• Experience with municipal utility districts and/or local municipalities.
• Working knowledge of TCEQ, City of Houston, and County regulations.
• Working knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
• Broad knowledge of engineering principles.
• Strong presentation, communication, and client interaction skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and regulatory documents.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned office service areas (own transportation).
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset.

Pay range: $120,000–$165,000. Actual compensation is based on skill set, experience, and certifications.

• Flexible work arrangements, including a four‑and‑a‑half‑day week, varied schedules, and remote options.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, personal, sick, and holidays.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare: medical, dental, vision.
• Additional insurance: accident, cancer.
• Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors.
• Financial wellness resources, including planning and tax‑advantaged savings.
• Industry‑leading 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity – Vet/Disability employer.