Project Manager

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Summary

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Water/Wastewater Practice in Houston, TX, helping deliver sustainable, forward-thinking infrastructure that supports communities across the region. In this role, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through construction — from water supply and treatment systems to wastewater collection and pumping facilities — while mentoring junior engineers and deepening client relationships.

If you’re a motivated, client-focused engineer who thrives on leading technical teams, driving project success, and shaping the next generation of water infrastructure, HR Green offers you the platform, support, and flexibility to make a lasting impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management Duties

• Prepares scopes of services, detailed project budget, and contract.

• Is responsible for completing each project or assigned task on time and on budget. Regularly monitors project schedules and budgets throughout the project life. Responsible for leading formal Project Reviews for projects.

• Assigns and manages tasks, schedules, and budgets to project team members (including any sub-contractors). Coordinates project scheduling and conducts “kick-off” and interim project status meetings with the project team.

• Provides feedback and mentorship of the performance of project team members through completion of Project Staff Reviews.

• Ensures the accuracy of completed tasks through the use of established HR Green QA/QC processes established for each project.

• Monitors and pro-actively identifies or corrects technical, schedule or financial issues through effective communication with staff.

• Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection.

• Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.

• Actively manages all aspects of construction administration of projects.

• Responsible for coordinating the timely invoicing and collection of fees.

• Revenue managed goals may be established based on experience.

Technical Project Delivery

• Uses professional judgment to independently complete engineering tasks within federal, state and local established criteria.

• Technically responsible for major design tasks that meet the needs of internal and external customers.

• Signs and seals engineering documents as an authorized representative of the company.

• Independently communicates on technical matters with the client.

Business Development

• Cross markets other firm services as appropriate to clients. Participates in professional society activities related to water and wastewater professionals.

• Provides input into the creation of marketing plans, and maintains regular and accurate record of marketing activities with individual clients.

• Identifies project opportunities and provides input to the Go/No Go decision. Participates in the preparation of engineering services proposals, including the interviews, calculation/estimation of time schedules, and costs of the proposed work.

• Sales goals may be established based on experience.

Education and Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

• Must have 10+ or more years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experience.

• The successful candidate must market water/wastewater services to new and existing clients, manage wastewater design and construction projects (concept and final design), delegate work and coach staff.

• Must possess a current, valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and have the ability to obtain licensure in one or more other states in which HR Green conducts business.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Must possess a current, valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and have the ability to obtain licensure in one or more other states in which HR Green conducts business. The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business, and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residence.

Benefits:

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.