Water and Wastewater Facilities Project Manager

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high‑quality, forward‑looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

As a people‑centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. We hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. Collaboration is more than a buzz word—it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work.

At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with 10 or more years of experience in planning, design, and project management on municipal water and wastewater treatment and facilities projects to work from any of our Texas offices located in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Round Rock. Recent and ongoing projects include planning, evaluation and design of water and wastewater treatment plant expansions and process improvements, pump stations, and lift stations.

• Leading multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various water treatment, wastewater treatment, and pump station projects.
• Preparing facility assessment and design reports, design calculations, process and/or hydraulic modeling, selecting and sizing equipment, preparing design documents and construction documents, and supporting construction phase services both in the office and in the field.
• Managing projects including task, budget, and schedule management, as well as client interaction.
• Mentoring junior and technical staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Texas PE license or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 12 months of hire.
• 8+ years of experience in municipal water and wastewater facilities design with emphasis on process evaluation, design, and construction of municipal water and wastewater treatment plants.
• More than three years of experience in project management and client service, including successful budget and schedule controls.
• 3 or more years of experience in managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to convey engineering information concisely to technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Experience with Bio Win, Sumo, and/or GPS‑X process models.
• Experience supporting proposal preparation and participating in interviews.

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company paid disability (includes paid maternity leave), and life insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

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