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Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

Protingent

Houston, TX

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SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Business Development, Clean Technologies, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Facilities Management, Government Regulations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, People Management, Plant Layout and Design, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Sales Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Water Treatment, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
28 days ago
Position Title: Project Manager - Water/ Wastewater

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager with our client located in Houston, TX. This role is ideal for a licensed engineer ready to manage infrastructure projects and grow through strategic client management, with a clear path toward leading technical teams and department management.

Job Description:
  • We have an urgent opening for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager focused on the design and management of critical facility and infrastructure projects.
  • This role requires managing and designing water and wastewater facility projects from inception to completion.
  • The primary focus is ensuring all technical designs, specifications, and reports meet high-quality objectives and regulatory criteria.
  • The Project Manager will lead single and multi-disciplined projects while providing technical guidance to the project team.
  • A key component of this role involves business development through the active management of existing client relationships.
  • The firm offers a unique opportunity for advancement, specifically for candidates looking to move into technical leadership or departmental management.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Project Management: Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure economical and timely delivery.
  • Technical Design: Prepare and review designs for water/wastewater treatment plants as well as collection and distribution infrastructure.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure all technical aspects follow company quality objectives as well as local, state, and federal criteria (TCEQ, etc.).
  • Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a technical lead on multi-disciplined projects, providing guidance and mentorship to junior project team members.
  • Client Representation: Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve technical questions, coordinate work, and plan future projects.
  • Independent Decision Making: Take full responsibility for project engineering solutions and coordinate ideas effectively with the broader management team.

Job Qualifications:
  • Education: An ABET-accredited B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an applicable alternate engineering degree.
  • Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas (or ability to acquire registration through reciprocity) is mandatory.
  • Experience Level: Minimum 6+ years of professional experience specifically related to water or wastewater plant and infrastructure design.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Operational knowledge of TCEQ, City of Houston, Harris County, and Montgomery County regulations.
  • Technical Communication: Strong technical writing skills and the ability to interpret complex professional journals and governmental regulations.
  • Soft Skills: Proven organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in business development or managing existing municipal client accounts.
  • Ambition to advance into department-level leadership and personnel management.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Katy or Houston, TX (Candidates must have their own transportation for travel throughout the assigned office service area).
  • Salary Range: $105,000-$145,000

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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