Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

Houston Engineering•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Manager for its Omaha office to lead the continued growth of its Nebraska team. The role is suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys leading client relationships and project teams, mentoring staff, and developing practical solutions to water and natural resources challenges. The successful candidate will lead water resources planning and design projects from proposal development through completion. Potential projects include stormwater planning and design, stream restoration and stabilization, lake restoration, flood reduction, water quality improvement facilities, and related municipal, county, park, and watershed improvements. The position also supports the growth of HEI’s water resources practice through client development and team leadership.

Requirements

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

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, 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 team members’ professional growth.
Coordinate and oversee stormwater, hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analyses used to support planning and design decisions.