Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

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Job Description

AECOM’s US West Region Water Business Line is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater based out of the Houston, TX office to provide leadership for water/wastewater projects within the Houston area . Selected candidate will support technical design, marketing, strategy, sale, and execution of complex water infrastructure projects within the greater Texas region.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as Project Manager for medium to large water/wastewater treatment and pump station projects.
• Provides technical leadership for projects from the planning phase through construction on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Demonstrates experience in conventional and advanced water and/or wastewater treatment technologies and alternate delivery projects.
• Competent in all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, finance, and quality.
• Prepares technical memoranda, planning studies and final design calculations, plans and specifications.
• Coordinated with other discipline leads, clients, consultants, and agencies in management and implementation of projects.
• Assists in identifying opportunities, development of proposals and statement of

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• Builds and maintain relationships with clients and industry professionals.
• Actively participates in water industry specific conferences and professional organizations.
• Provides technical direction and mentorship for junior staff.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer License in Texas.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Master's (MS) in Engineering. Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering preferred.
• 20+ years water/wastewater industry experience.
• Proven experience in Project Delivery and Business Development.
• Experience working with clients in the Southeast Texas area.
• Extensive knowledge of the local Houston water/wastewater business.
• Experience with alternative delivery including Progressive Design Build and Construction Manager at Risk.
• Willingness to travel (10% of the time).

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role now or in the future
• Sponsorship is not offered for this role 

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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