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Back To Results Senior Project Manager / Practice Builder (W/WW) Senior Project Manager / Practice Builder Water & Wastewater Engineering Location: Houston, TX About the Role We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Practice Builder to lead the growth of a municipal Water & Wastewater practice. This is a high‑impact, entrepreneurial role for a proven rainmaker who can win work, deliver projects, and expand long‑term client relationships across the public sector. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to build and shape a water/wastewater practice with strong leadership support and existing municipal clients. Key Responsibilities Win, develop, and deliver municipal water and wastewater projects Lead business development efforts and expand an existing client base Leverage established relationships with cities, water authorities, and MUDs Serve as project manager on key projects after securing work Grow backlog and revenue within the water/wastewater market Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction as the practice expands Identify new market opportunities and support long‑term practice growth Types of Projects Water treatment facilities Wastewater treatment facilities Conveyance and transmission systems Pipelines and related infrastructure Inside‑the‑fence and outside‑the‑fence facilities Required Qualifications Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Senior‑level project management experience in municipal water/wastewater Proven track record of winning and delivering public‑sector projects Strong relationships with municipalities, water authorities, or MUDs Demonstrated success in business development Ability to independently grow a book of business Experience managing projects through delivery after award Ideal Candidate Profile Entrepreneurial and relationship‑driven Business‑minded and growth‑oriented Confident, self‑directed leader Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability Either an established rainmaker or someone trained under a successful producer with a strong network What Success Looks Like First 90 Days Establish credibility with clients and internal teams Identify growth opportunities Begin leveraging existing relationships First Year Win new clients and projects Expand the water/wastewater practice Increase revenue and backlog Strengthen municipal relationships Compensation Highly competitive base salary Performance‑based bonus/commission tied to business generated Total cash compensation can be significant for proven producers Compensation flexibility for exceptional candidates Why This Opportunity Ability to build and shape a practice High level of autonomy and influence Existing municipal clients and statewide opportunities Growth‑oriented, entrepreneurial culture Opportunity for long‑term impact and shared success Job Type Full-Time Regular Location Houston TX Apply Processing...