Senior Project Manager

Description

ETC is Houston's premier AEC and infrastructure recruiting firm, connecting reputable organizations throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast with exceptional engineering and technical talent.

A client of ours is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Practice Leader - Water and Wastewater for a full-time leadership opportunity in McAllen, Texas. This position is ideal for a licensed Texas Professional Engineer with extensive municipal water and wastewater experience, established relationships with Texas municipalities and public agencies, and a proven ability to develop business and lead successful project delivery. The selected candidate will have the autonomy and executive support to build the firm's regional practice, strengthen client partnerships, pursue new opportunities, oversee technical quality, and develop a high-performing team.

Location: Houston, Texas
Salary: $150K-$210K Base + Performance Bonus

Worksite: Onsite

What You Will Lead

• Growth and expansion of municipal water and wastewater services in McAllen
• Client relationships with City of Houston departments, MUDs, and public agencies
• Proposal development and interview leadership
• Winning and delivering two to three significant municipal projects annually
• Technical oversight, QA/QC, and team mentorship
• Development of regional strategy and long-term client partnerships

What You Bring

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Texas Professional Engineer license
• 10+ years of municipal water and wastewater experience
• Direct experience with comparable Texas municipalities
• Proven success in client development and proposal leadership
• Strong knowledge of water distribution, wastewater collection, lift stations, force mains, storage, and treatment systems
• Ability to lead teams and deliver projects on schedule and within budget

Why Consider This Role

• Direct access to firm leadership
• Autonomy to build and grow the McAllen municipal practice
• Strong technical and marketing support
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k) match, and professional license incentives

If you are open to a confidential conversation about leading and growing a McAllen municipal water practice, please reach out directly.

Benefits

Our comprehensive compensation package includes full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off; employee referral and professional license bonuses ETC.

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