Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Consor Engineers • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Water Resources Project Manager leads complex water resources and transportation infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning and watershed evaluation through final design and construction support. The role oversees drainage studies, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, stormwater management planning, floodplain evaluations, and preparation of design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and schedules.

The position provides technical leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams developing drainage solutions for roadway, municipal, and water resources projects. It coordinates with internal stakeholders, clients, regulatory agencies, and external partners to manage risks and deliver high-quality technical solutions. The project manager is accountable for project performance, resource allocation, technical excellence, and client satisfaction, and serves as a trusted advisor on drainage design, watershed management, flood risk mitigation, and H&H modeling strategies.

Reporting to the Technical Practice Manager, the role also supports operational excellence, mentors technical staff, expands client relationships, and contributes to business growth within the water resources practice. The role requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams on large-scale roadway or highway projects.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting client expectations and quality standards.
• Established client relationships and a history of contributing to or winning work with DOT, municipal, or regional agencies.
• Experience supporting or leading business development, including proposal preparation, pursuit strategy, and client presentations or 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 in alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, contract obligations, and profitability targets.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for water resources projects, including drainage design, stormwater management, H&H analysis, floodplain studies, watershed assessments, and resiliency planning.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, environmental specialists, and subconsultants, to deliver drainage reports, H&H models, and PS&E packages on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive business development, including pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, and participation in interviews.
• Collaborate with client account managers and leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen partnerships, position the firm competitively, and win project pursuits.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance and quality control protocols.
• Identify hydraulic, environmental, regulatory, and project delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior staff through leadership, technical guidance, and training in drainage design, H&H modeling, stormwater management, and project delivery practices.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and 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, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior