Job Description

In this role, you’ll lead a talented team through the planning, design, and delivery of critical treatment plant projects, making sure everything runs smoothly from kickoff to completion. Along the way, you’ll balance technical know-how, project leadership, and client collaboration to drive success. But we’re not just looking for someone to check the boxes - we’re looking for someone to bring fresh ideas to the table Whether it’s improving system efficiency, reducing lifecycle costs, or helping our clients streamline maintenance, your innovative thinking will make a real impact.

The Senior Project Manager role is responsible for managing and coordinating all project efforts to ensure effective execution. Prepares financial work plans and serves as a primary client liaison.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee major water and wastewater infrastructure projects from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring strategic alignment with client and community goals.
• Drive project planning and execution, managing scopes, budgets, and schedules - while guiding your team through design and delivery phases.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building partnerships, managing expectations, and ensuring long-term satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants, providing direction without losing sight of technical integrity and quality.
• Navigate regulatory processes, coordinating with agencies to secure permits and ensure full compliance.
• Mentor and develop staff, offering guidance to grow the next generation of engineers and project leaders.
• Proactively identify project risks and opportunities, using sound judgment to make decisions that keep projects - and teams - on track.
• Support business development efforts, contributing to proposals, presentations, and strategic pursuits to grow LAN’s presence and impact.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment design, including leadership or task management roles.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Proven success leading or managing treatment projects, from preliminary design through construction support.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to staying current on new technologies, equipment, and treatment system innovations.
• Strong leadership, client-facing, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.