Senior Project Manager, Water​/Wastewater

Water/Wastewater Practice Leader, Southwest Region

Wilson & Company is seeking a Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for our Southwest Water/Wastewater practice. This leadership role is responsible for advancing the growth, performance, and consistency of water and wastewater services while fostering strong client relationships, developing high‑performing teams, and supporting the firm’s long‑term strategic objectives.

Based in either our El P aso, Texas or Las Cruces, New Mexico office, the Practice Leader will serve as a senior technical and business leader, guiding project delivery excellence while shaping practice strategy, market positioning, talent development, and client engagement across municipal and public‑sector markets.

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the Southwest Water/Wastewater practice, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and alignment with firm standards.
• Develop and implement practice‑level strategies that support sustainable growth, market expansion, and long‑term client relationships.
• Collaborate with regional and firm leadership to align practice goals with Wilson & Company’s strategic plan and annual business objectives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and public‑sector clients, strengthening long‑term partnerships and identifying new opportunities.
• Lead and support business development efforts, including pursuit strategies, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Expand the firm’s presence in water and wastewater markets through strategic positioning, client engagement, and industry involvement.

• Provide senior technical oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to applicable standards.
• Support delivery of complex projects including water supply and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, and effluent reuse systems.
• Provide guidance on planning, design, permitting, funding, and construction support for water and wastewater projects.

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff across varying experience levels.
• Partner with Human Resources and Recruiting to support hiring, onboarding, performance development, and succession planning within the practice.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that reflects Wilson & Company’s values and commitment to Higher Relationships.

• Support operational performance by monitoring workload, staffing needs, and project performance.
• Contribute to financial performance through effective resource planning, backlog management, and support of project budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to achieve annual business plan goals and key operational KPIs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with federal and state funding programs such as USDA‑RUS or State Revolving Funds.
• Multi‑state licensure or ability to obtain additional licenses.
• Experience supporting construction phase services or alternative delivery methods.

Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring candidates for employment authorization. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Range: $125,000 – $185,000 (depends on experience and qualifications).

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