Job Description:

Project Manager – Utilities (Civil Engineering)

Location: Houston
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)
License Required: Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

About the Opportunity

Are you a seasoned civil engineer with a passion for delivering complex utility infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a strategic and solutions-focused Project Manager to lead essential utility projects that improve how communities access critical services like water, sewer, and power.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of full project delivery—driving the design, coordination, and execution of utility infrastructure from the ground up. Whether it’s managing the upgrade of water mains in growing suburbs, delivering large-scale wastewater treatment improvements, or coordinating with councils on critical utility relocations, your work will directly impact the reliability and sustainability of urban infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performs work involving the application of a diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas; uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines

• Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for large or complex projects, and has overall responsibility for the engineering work on all assigned projects

• Plans, conducts, or directs large engineering projects or a number of smaller projects with complex features

• Supervises assigned engineering and support personnel

• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills; regularly represents the company and makes presentations on its behalf

• Routinely interacts with clients, officials, etc.; represents the company and maintains liaison with individuals and related organizations

• Prepares budgets, schedules, proposals for engineering services, and engineering services agreements

What You Bring

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or equivalent

• 8+ years of civil engineering experience, with a strong background in utility infrastructure design and delivery

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on multiple concurrent projects

• Deep understanding of relevant codes, standards, and authority requirements

• Strong communication, client engagement, and negotiation skills

• Proficiency with design and modeling tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or similar

Why Join Us?

• Work That Matters: Help deliver critical utility projects that improve public health, sustainability, and community resilience.

• Leadership Opportunity: Use your expertise to shape project outcomes and influence the next generation of engineers.

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team where knowledge-sharing and collaboration are at the core.

• Room to Grow: Access leadership development, training, and long-term career opportunities in an expanding business.

• Great Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary packaging, flexible work options, professional development support, and more.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.