Senior Water Resources Project Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Water Resources Leader, you will lead the successful delivery of complex water resources and transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing all phases from planning and watershed evaluation through final design and construction support. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, including drainage studies, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, stormwater management planning, floodplain evaluations, and the preparation of design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), while ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and budget and schedule commitments. You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, guiding the development of innovative and sustainable drainage solutions for roadway, municipal, and water resources projects. The role requires coordination with internal stakeholders, clients, regulatory agencies, and external partners to proactively manage project risks and ensure the delivery of high-quality, technically sound solutions. The Senior Water Resources Leader is accountable for project performance, resource allocation, technical excellence, and client satisfaction, serving as a trusted advisor on drainage design, watershed management, flood risk mitigation, and H&H modeling strategies. This position reports to the Technical Practice Manager and plays a key role in driving operational excellence, mentoring technical staff, expanding client relationships, and supporting business growth within the water resources practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 15+ years of transportation engineering experience, and 5+ years of project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams on large-scale roadway or highway projects.
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while meeting client expectations and quality standards.
- Established client relationships and a history of contributing to or winning new work with DOT, municipal, or regional agencies.
- Experience supporting or leading business development efforts, including proposal preparation, pursuit strategy, and client presentations/interviews.
- Ability to identify opportunities, develop capture strategies, and collaborate with leadership to expand market presence.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, contract obligations, and profitability targets.
- Provide oversight and technical direction for complex water resources projects, including drainage design, stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis, floodplain studies, watershed assessments, and resiliency planning across all phases of project delivery.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineers, designers, environmental specialists, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality drainage reports, H&H models, and PS&E packages on schedule and within budget.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, and interview participation to secure new water resources and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with client account managers and leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, position the firm competitively, and successfully win project pursuits.
- Oversee project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, resource planning, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable design standards and regulatory requirements, including TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual criteria, FEMA regulations, TCEQ requirements, HCFCD standards, AASHTO guidance, and local agency criteria, as well as quality assurance and quality control protocols.
- Proactively identify hydraulic, environmental, regulatory, and project delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and technical excellence.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, providing leadership, technical guidance, and training in drainage design, H&H modeling, stormwater management, and project delivery best practices to build a high-performing water resources team.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 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
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- HSA and FSA options
- Employer-paid STD and LTD
- Employer-paid term life insurance
- Retirement 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
