Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Water Resources team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of diverse hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater modeling and drainage facility design experience supporting private and public sector projects. Candidates must have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks supporting various project types and project managers.

• Lead a team in the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for projects of various size and complexity
• Prepare plan documents, technical reports and supporting design calculations
• Oversee preparation of detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation
• Produce high quality work and implement and maintain quality assurance procedures
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
• Coordinate with Clients depending on project role
• Identify applicable codes, standards or other design requirements
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates
• Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Make decisions independently regarding various issues and methods
• Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• Prioritize and manage own workload and manage junior staff's work
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with various stormwater modeling software and knowledgeable with drainage facility design and other related design elements
• Proficient in AutoDesk Civil3D and/ or MicroStation and Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in the application of local and national design standards
• Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
• Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the Water Resources Service and stormwater modeling/design
• This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States

• Previous experience developing relationships with public sector clients
• Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
• Strong presentation skills paired with the ability to coach and motivate others
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience developing proposals and marketing strategies 

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

In 2021, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at # 4 and #21 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood also ranked consistently higher four years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) list as a leading design firm in the country. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.