Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

Houston Engineering, Inc.•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is hiring a Senior Water Resources Project Manager for its Omaha, Nebraska office. The role leads water resources planning and design projects from proposal development through completion, builds client relationships, and supports the growth of HEI’s Nebraska water resources practice. The position is suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys leading clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and developing practical solutions for communities. Projects may 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 role coordinates stormwater, hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analyses and oversees the development of studies, reports, engineering analyses, and design documents.

Requirements

10+ 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 the 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 sponsorship at any point in the future.

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.