Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Baxter & Woodman

. Manage and design water and wastewater facility and infrastructure projects .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and designing water and wastewater facility projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Proficient in project management, technical writing, and providing mentorship to project teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering DegreeRegistered Professional EngineerWater/Wastewater Design ExperienceTCEQ Regulatory KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Water Treatment Plant DesignWastewater Treatment Plant DesignProject Scope PreparationBudget MonitoringSchedule ManagementTechnical WritingDesign Specifications ReviewInfrastructure DesignRegulatory ComplianceProject Engineering Solutions

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsMentoringDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

Water InfrastructureWastewater InfrastructureTCEQ RegulationsCity of Houston RegulationsHarris County RegulationsMontgomery County Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and design water and wastewater facility and infrastructure projects
Develop business through management of existing clients
Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules for economical, timely project delivery
Ensure project designs, specifications, and reports meet company quality objectives and local, state, and federal criteria
Make independent decisions and take responsibility for project engineering solutions
Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management
Lead single- and multi-disciplined projects
Provide technical guidance and mentor project team members
Prepare and review water and wastewater treatment plant designs
Prepare and review water and wastewater collection infrastructure designs
Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and plan and coordinate work

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ABET accredited B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or applicable alternate engineering degree
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or can acquire registration through reciprocity
6+ years of experience related to water or wastewater plant and infrastructure design
Operational knowledge of TCEQ, City of Houston, Harris County, and Montgomery County regulations
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Strong technical writing skills
Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to travel throughout assigned office service areas with own transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements, including a four-and-a-half-day work week, the option for varied schedules, and the option to work from home
Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
Four weeks of paid parental leave
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Additional insurance coverage options for accidents and cancer
Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
Financial wellness resources such as financial planning, life and disability insurance, and tax-advantaged savings plans
Industry-leading 401(k) plan
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Opportunity for advancement to potentially leading technical teams and managing departments