Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

Houston Engineering, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is seeking an experienced Senior Water Resources Project Manager to join their talented Iowa team in either the Des Moines or Iowa City office. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about water and the environment, who enjoys leading teams, mentoring staff, and growing a successful water resources practice. The position involves leading complex water and natural resources challenges, building client relationships, and helping communities implement meaningful projects. Potential projects include stormwater planning and design, stream restoration, lake restoration, flood reduction, and water quality improvement facilities.

Requirements

Demonstrated success building trusted client relationships, leading multidisciplinary project teams, and delivering complex water resources planning and design projects.
10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, including significant responsibility for project management, client service, business development, and team leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and staffing assignments.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, or related Engineering field.
IA Professional Engineer’s License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel periodically.
Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage water resources planning and design projects from proposal development through project completion.
Understand client needs, project goals, funding opportunities, and implementation constraints to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
Prepare scopes of work, develop project budgets and schedules, and manage staffing and project delivery.
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships and support the growth of HEI's water resources practice.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and foster collaboration among engineers, scientists, planners, and technical specialists.
Oversee the development of project studies, reports, engineering analyses, and design documents.
Mentor and develop engineers and project managers while supporting the professional growth of team members.
Coordinate and oversee stormwater, hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analyses used to support planning and design decisions.