Program Manager – Principal Water Director

Terracon

. Grow Terracon Water/Wastewater presence in Northeast Texas while leading geotechnical project execution and client experience across the program .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Water/Wastewater project management and geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on client relationship development and strategic growth initiatives. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and execute complex projects while ensuring quality oversight and effective communication.

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Geotechnical Project ExecutionWater/Wastewater InfrastructureClient Relationship DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringConstruction ManagementProject ManagementWater/Wastewater MarketsFunding SourcesProcurement MethodsDelivery ModelsGeotechnical Investigations

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver License

Industry Keywords

Water/WastewaterInfrastructureConsultingEngineeringProfessional ServicesConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow Terracon Water/Wastewater presence in Northeast Texas while leading geotechnical project execution and client experience across the program
Blend business development, capture leadership, project management oversight, and program-level client account stewardship
Identify market opportunities, support priority clients, shape pursuit strategy, and expand relationships with municipalities, utility districts, authorities, and engineering teaming partners
Develop and execute the Northeast Texas Water/Wastewater growth strategy
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities across municipal, utility district, authority, private-sector, and teaming-partner channels
Build relationships with cities, water/wastewater utilities, river authorities, water supply corporations, special districts, engineering firms, contractors, and design-build partners
Lead or support client meetings, relationship planning, conference engagement, and follow-up actions
Shape pursuit strategy, including go/no-go decisions, teaming, capture plans, win themes, positioning, and proposal strategy
Serve as Program Manager for strategic Water/Wastewater geotechnical pursuits and projects, including scope development, fee strategy, staffing, and delivery oversight
Coordinate with geotechnical project managers and technical service lines to assemble project teams
Provide program-level quality oversight on geotechnical investigations, foundation recommendations, settlement and seepage analyses, dewatering, pipeline corridor evaluations, and related deliverables
Support project managers through pursuit-to-delivery handoff, kickoff alignment, scope changes, and risk management
Lead program-level client account stewardship and establish communication rhythms, project status reporting, lessons-learned reviews, and client debriefs
Resolve client escalations and use client feedback, win/loss debriefs, and account reviews to refine strategy and delivery practices
Coordinate regional and divisional capabilities with market opportunities
Monitor funding programs, agency priorities, procurement activity, client needs, and competitor activity
Promote Terracon visibility through relevant industry organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, geology, construction management, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of related experience in Water/Wastewater, infrastructure, geotechnical engineering consulting, construction, client development, project management, or program management
Demonstrated understanding of Water/Wastewater markets, clients, funding sources, procurement methods, pursuits, and delivery models
Demonstrated geotechnical project execution experience on Water/Wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, lift stations, pipelines, reservoirs, tanks, or related facilities
Experience building client relationships and supporting growth in consulting, engineering, professional services, or construction
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Ability to travel within the region and across the Texas Division as needed
Valid driver license with acceptable violation history