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Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

Houston, TX 77070

Posted: 05/12/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 31812 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AGT - Agricultural Technology

Job Description

Position Title: Project Manager - Water/ Wastewater

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager with our client located in Houston, TX. This role is ideal for a licensed engineer ready to manage infrastructure projects and grow through strategic client management, with a clear path toward leading technical teams and department management.

Job Description:
  • We have an urgent opening for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager focused on the design and management of critical facility and infrastructure projects.
  • This role requires managing and designing water and wastewater facility projects from inception to completion.
  • The primary focus is ensuring all technical designs, specifications, and reports meet high-quality objectives and regulatory criteria.
  • The Project Manager will lead single and multi-disciplined projects while providing technical guidance to the project team.
  • A key component of this role involves business development through the active management of existing client relationships.
  • The firm offers a unique opportunity for advancement, specifically for candidates looking to move into technical leadership or departmental management.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Project Management: Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure economical and timely delivery.
  • Technical Design: Prepare and review designs for water/wastewater treatment plants as well as collection and distribution infrastructure.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure all technical aspects follow company quality objectives as well as local, state, and federal criteria (TCEQ, etc.).
  • Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a technical lead on multi-disciplined projects, providing guidance and mentorship to junior project team members.
  • Client Representation: Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve technical questions, coordinate work, and plan future projects.
  • Independent Decision Making: Take full responsibility for project engineering solutions and coordinate ideas effectively with the broader management team.

Job Qualifications:
  • Education: An ABET-accredited B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an applicable alternate engineering degree.
  • Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas (or ability to acquire registration through reciprocity) is mandatory.
  • Experience Level: Minimum 6+ years of professional experience specifically related to water or wastewater plant and infrastructure design.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Operational knowledge of TCEQ, City of Houston, Harris County, and Montgomery County regulations.
  • Technical Communication: Strong technical writing skills and the ability to interpret complex professional journals and governmental regulations.
  • Soft Skills: Proven organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in business development or managing existing municipal client accounts.
  • Ambition to advance into department-level leadership and personnel management.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Katy or Houston, TX (Candidates must have their own transportation for travel throughout the assigned office service area).
  • Salary Range: $105,000-$145,000

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Kalyan Krishna

I have been working in technical recruiting since 2011 and specialize in talent acquisition. My recruiting style highlights company culture and builds pipelines of quality candidates. I can help you maintain motivation until you reach your goals, and my philosophy is “don’t be afraid to start over”. I love recruiting because I like to meet and interact with exciting people. Recruiting allows me to get to know hundreds of outstanding clients and strive to leave a lasting impression on them. I love baking and gardening in my free time, and I respect women. Reach out to me to get started now! 

 

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