Baxter & Woodman is an engineering and consulting firm that helps communities plan, build, and maintain resilient infrastructure. Its work spans community and urban planning, construction, natural resources, wastewater management, water resources, transportation systems, SCADA and automation, and spatial technology. The firm supports projects designed to protect clean water, improve public safety, and strengthen the infrastructure communities rely on for sustainable development. With a multidisciplinary team and a focus on practical innovation, Baxter & Woodman contributes to infrastructure initiatives at both local and broader scales.
Water and Wastewater Engineering Client Manager in Houston
Lead municipal water and wastewater projects in Houston for Baxter & Woodman, managing clients, budgets, schedules, multidisciplinary teams, and Texas regulatory requirements.
United States
Texas$120,000 – $165,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredClient PartnerSalesDescription
- Lead and assign work for Water/Wastewater Department employees
- Manage complex projects of varying sizes that require specialized expertise and multidisciplinary teams
- Build lasting client relationships while serving as the primary client manager
- Direct department activities in alignment with company policies, goals, and objectives
- Attend utility district meetings, including occasional meetings outside regular business hours
- Develop and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules
- Coordinate across departments to keep project delivery aligned with client expectations
- Deliver projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule
- Represent the company in meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
- Review draft agreements
- Contribute to and approve project scopes and fees
- Exercise independent judgment on engineering and project management matters
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with colleagues and company leadership
- Develop engineering proposals and statements of qualifications alongside business development and marketing teams
- Share expertise through knowledge transfer and staff training
- Represent the company within the industry and model professional standards for staff
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a relevant alternative engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer registration in Texas, or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity
- At least five years of relevant experience in client management, project management, or engineering design
- Experience working with municipal utility districts or other local municipalities
- Familiarity with TCEQ, City of Houston, and county regulations
- Working knowledge of water and wastewater systems
- Broad understanding of engineering principles
- Ability to present information clearly and answer questions from managers, clients, and the public
- Ability to interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Ability to travel throughout assigned office service areas using personal transportation
- Strong technical writing ability
- Strong verbal communication, computer, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including a four-and-a-half-day workweek
- Flexible scheduling options
- Work-from-home option
- Generous paid time off covering vacation, personal, and sick time, plus paid holidays
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Optional accident and cancer insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized guidance from dedicated benefits advisors
- Financial planning resources
- Life and disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings plans
- Industry-leading 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Program