Project Manager - Water/Wastewater bei Atwell, LLC

You will be responsible for leading the design and management of water and wastewater projects, including W/WW pipelines, force mains, pump stations, lift stations, treatment plants, water supply systems, and solids handling facilities. This role requires expertise in areas of water and wastewater systems, treatment plant evaluation and design, rehabilitation and expansion, and master planning. You will use your technical abilities for the planning, analysis, and design of projects for municipalities throughout East and Southeast Texas. This role will manage multiple projects, ensuring seamless coordination with clients, sub-consultants, and internal teams across East and Southeast Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design of water and wastewater pipelines and force mains, pump stations, lift stations, treatment plants, water supply systems, and solids handling facilities.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost opinions, schedules, and permits for preliminary and final designs for assigned projects.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets. Direct and oversee design, QA/QC, and project workloads.
• Develop and present proposals for engineering services. 
• Coordinate and approve pricing, estimating, and proposed strategies for proposed projects.
• Serve as a designated client contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies.
• Forecast team workload and resource needs.
• Supervise and mentor technical staff, assigning tasks and conducting performance reviews and career development discussions for team members.
• Meets/corresponds with clients to obtain direction/feedback.
• Conduct site visits and attend client meetings, occasionally outside of regular business hours.
• Ensure accurate client billing and monitor outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on their projects.
• Engage in business development activities to expand client relationships and opportunities. 
• Maintain regular and constructive communication with clientele and project team members, including regular project meetings.
• Perform equipment evaluations and develop technical reports.
• Light travel, mostly in the Houston metro area, for project needs as they arise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

• Strong understanding of the most current water and/or wastewater regulations.
• Outstanding writing, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Unanet a plus.
• Must be fluent in the English language.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum of 8 years design experience in water and wastewater systems, treatment plant evaluation and design, rehabilitation and expansion, and master planning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.