Municipal Project Manager

Consor Engineers • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Municipal Project Manager manages engineering projects and client services for Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), Water Control and Improvement Districts (WCIDs), special districts, and municipal clients throughout Texas. The role serves as a key liaison among clients, developers, utility operators, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams to support successful delivery of water, wastewater, drainage, and utility infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the Municipal Engineering Manager, the position oversees projects from planning and design through construction. It combines technical engineering, project management, client interaction, and team leadership, while helping clients address infrastructure needs, regulatory requirements, and long-term capital improvement objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal utility district, land development, municipal infrastructure, or utility engineering consulting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of Municipal Utility District operations and development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality client service.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, construction documents, and technical deliverables.
• Familiarity with TCEQ regulations, permitting requirements, and Texas utility infrastructure standards.
• Experience managing water, wastewater, drainage, or utility infrastructure projects through planning, design, and construction.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, permitting, and construction of municipal infrastructure projects, including water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, drainage facilities, and utility extensions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Municipal Utility Districts, utility operators, developers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical memoranda, cost estimates, specifications, and construction documents.
• Assist district clients with capital improvement planning, infrastructure assessments, and long-term utility system planning.
• Support district board meetings by preparing project updates, engineering recommendations, and infrastructure improvement presentations.
• Coordinate permitting activities and agency approvals with TCEQ, local municipalities, counties, and other regulatory entities.
• Review plats, utility plans, development submittals, and construction plans for compliance with district standards and engineering requirements.
• Provide construction-phase support, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and assisting with project closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and financial performance.
• Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff assigned to project teams.
• Maintain effective working relationships with district directors, developers, attorneys, financial advisors, utility operators, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with proposals, client presentations, and business development efforts to support practice growth.
• Promote technical excellence and adherence to company quality management standards.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-paid term life insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior