Job Description

Doucet is seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented Project Manager with strong technical, organizational, and communication skills to join our Public Works/Water Resources team. This role offers significant career advancement opportunities. As a Project Manager, you will collaborate closely with all levels of management and technical staff in the PW/WR Department, and coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and other Doucet team members.

Qualifications (Essential Criteria):

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college.


• Licensed Civil Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering and design, with a focus on public works, roadway, drainage, and utility design.


• Familiarity with local municipalities, counties, and TxDOT design procedures, regulatory compliance, and agency coordination.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.


• Proficiency in computer software used in the transportation/public works industry, including Highway/Roadway Design, Stormwater Design, 3D software, MicroStation/Open Roads, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Duties & Functions:

• Develop project design concepts and criteria, organize project information and records systems, and design and prepare working drawings and related project documents.


• Provide recommendations on design alternatives, assist in proposal preparation, and oversee the production of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for public infrastructure improvement projects.


• Serve as Project Manager on multiple public works projects, managing client relationships, project budgets, and schedules, while ensuring quality assurance and control for deliverables, including proposals.


• Coordinate regularly with project design team members, subconsultants, clients, stakeholders, contractors, permit agency representatives, while managing internal and external resources to ensure successful project completion.


• Coach, motivate and lead design team.


• Cultivate strong client relationships, attend engineering and industry events and conferences, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks, managing time wisely.


• Be a highly motivated self-starter capable of forecasting and initiating project management tasks, working independently while collaborating when necessary, and proactively resolving conflicts that arise during projects.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and holiday pay.


• 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and numerous additional benefits.


• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

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