Municipal Project Manager
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 deliver water, wastewater, drainage, and utility infrastructure projects successfully. Working closely with the Municipal Engineering Manager, the position oversees project execution 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. The job operates between office and field environments. It routinely involves standard office equipment and may include occasional exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. The role requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
- 10 or more 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.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage 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.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure compliance with 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, respond to contractor questions, review submittals, and assist 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
- Paid professional training
- Major license achievement bonus
- Extensive on-demand learning center
- Paid professional memberships
- Industry-competitive PTO
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- 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
- HSA and FSA options
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid term life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly social events
- Paid group volunteering events
- Employee networks and groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
