Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Your future position WaterWastewater Senior Project Manager Location Houston or Katy TX Why you should join our team Why Baxter & Woodman At Baxter & Woodman both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long lasting fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff About the role Your Impact Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a WaterWastewater Senior Project Manager in our Houston or Katy Texas office This position oversees the work of others and assigns work to a team of employees within the WaterWastewater Department This includes management of both small projects and large complex projects involving special skills and multi disciplinary teams Must develop strong relationships with clients and perform the role of client manager Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and impact companys performance and activity Supervises and coordinates the activities within the department in support of corporate policies goals and objectives Represents the company in the industry and sets an example for staff What your day to day will look like Prepare andor monitor project scopes budgets schedules to ensure an economical timely delivery of projectsManage multiple projects in the development of plans specifications and technical reports for water wastewater and other municipal type projects Manage feasibility studies preliminary engineering reports and other evaluation reportsRepresent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and to plan and coordinate workMake decisions independently and take responsibility for project management and project engineering solutionsCommunicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management teamEnsure all technical aspects of the project including the design specifications and reports follow Baxter & Woodman quality objective as well as all agency criteriaPrepare engineering project proposals and statement of qualifications in coordination with the business development and marketing departmentsPlan department efforts workload and budgetDirect staff efforts and development according to plans and personal skills; support in achieving goalsBuild teams and assign staff to projects based on knowledge skills and availabilityMonitor engineers performance and evaluate staff regularly client satisfaction project schedule project budget billings and QAQCSupport employees and staff performance evaluationsProvide knowledge transfer and coaching to staffEducationCertification Requirements An ABET accredited BS degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or applicable alternate engineering degreeRegistered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or can acquire registration through reciprocityMust haves what you will bring 5 or more years of related experience in project management and design10 or more years of proven progressive experience in consultant civil engineeringBroad knowledge of principles of engineering as well as advanced engineering expertiseExperience in the design of water and wastewater projects including water plants and wastewater treatment plantsExperience with municipal utility district andor experience with other local municipalitiesAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers clients and the general publicAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports business correspondence and procedure manualsAbility to travel throughout assigned office service areas own transportationExcellent technical writing skillsStrong verbal computer and organizational skillsAbility to work in a team environmentCompensation The pay range for this role is 130000 165000 Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set depth of experience and certifications You matter Our outstanding benefits At our organization we prioritize the holistic well being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits Flexible work arrangements including a four and a half day work week the option for varied schedules and the option to work from homeGenerous paid time off including vacation personal time sick time and paid holidaysFour weeks of paid parental leaveComprehensive healthcare benefits including medical dental and vision coverageAdditional insurance coverage options for accidents and cancerEmployee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized supportFinancial wellness resources such as financial planning life and disability insurance and tax advantaged savings plansIndustry leading 401k planEmployee Stock Ownership Program fostering shared success and long term financial securityBaxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity VetDisability employer