Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:Parsons is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to support and lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong technical and project leadership experience across collection systems, pump stations, distribution systems, and treatment processes.The selected candidate must be based in or willing to work from Austin, Houston, or Dallas, Texas, and must be comfortable attending onsite meetings, visiting project sites, and traveling as required to support clients and project delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesManage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through design, permitting, procurement, and construction support.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders.Lead project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management activities.Oversee and coordinate technical teams involved in:Collection systemsPump stationsWater distribution systemsWater and wastewater treatment processesSupport business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and relationship management.Attend onsite client meetings, coordination meetings, and field visits as needed.Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and client standards.Provide mentorship and direction to junior engineers and project staff.Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.Monitor project performance and proactively resolve issues that may affect delivery.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline. 10+ years of related work experience and8+ years of relevant experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management.Demonstrated experience managing projects involving:Collection systemsPump stationsDistribution systemsWater/wastewater treatment processesExperience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing client relationships.Strong understanding of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure design and delivery.Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project resources effectively.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to attend onsite meetings and travel as required.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity.Prior experience working with municipal clients in Texas.Experience with rehabilitation, capital improvement programs, and infrastructure upgrades.Familiarity with permitting and regulatory coordination in Texas.Strong business development and proposal support experience.Work Location & TravelCandidate must be located in or able to work from:Austin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXThis role requires:Attendance at onsite meetingsPeriodic site visitsTravel as needed for project and client supportSecurity Clearance Requirement:NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .SummaryLocation: US - TX, Austin; US - TX, HoustonType: Full time