Capital Projects Manager & Engineer (Water Facilities)

About the Role

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, technically skilled project leader with extensive experience in managing the construction of complex water utility infrastructure projects. They bring expertise in construction management, project delivery, contractor oversight, contract administration, and interpreting engineering documents. The role involves successfully managing multiple projects, including groundwater wells, booster stations, reservoirs, treatment plants, and other critical water facilities.

A strong communicator and relationship builder, the candidate excels at coordinating with engineering consultants, contractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and City staff to keep projects moving forward and achieve successful outcomes. The successful candidate is a proactive problem solver who can navigate Pasadena’s procurement, contracting, budgeting, and approval processes while balancing competing priorities, addressing unforeseen construction challenges, and enforcing the City’s safety policies and goals.

They understand the accountability and transparency required for delivering highly visible public infrastructure projects and are motivated by the opportunity to help modernize aging water infrastructure and improve system reliability. Adaptable, organized, and solutions-oriented, the ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative public-sector environment and enjoys leading impactful projects from bidding and construction through completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction of complex water utility infrastructure projects, including groundwater wells, booster stations, reservoirs, treatment plants, and related facilities.
• Oversee project delivery, contractor oversight, and contract administration.
• Interpret engineering documents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and City staff.
• Navigate procurement, contracting, budgeting, and approval processes for the City of Pasadena.
• Address unforeseen construction challenges and enforce safety policies.
• Lead projects from bidding and construction through to completion.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction management and project delivery for water utility infrastructure.
• Expertise in contractor oversight, contract administration, and interpreting engineering documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a public-sector environment.

About the Engineer Role

The ideal Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer with experience leading the design and construction support of complex water infrastructure projects, including groundwater wells, booster stations, reservoirs, treatment plants, and related facilities. They bring strong expertise in project management, contract administration, and engineering design.

The successful candidate excels at working with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and City staff while providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams. They are motivated by the opportunity to modernize aging infrastructure, improve system reliability, and support the long-term success of Pasadena’s water utility system.

Responsibilities (Engineer)

• Lead the design and construction support of complex water infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project management, contract administration, and engineering design.
• Ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and City staff.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.

Requirements (Engineer)

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience in designing and supporting construction of water infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in project management, contract administration, and engineering design.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects while ensuring compliance and quality.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills.