Senior Asset Management Project Manager – Water & Wastewater

About the role

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Asset Management Project Manager for our San Francisco, Concord, and Sacramento offices. The role involves working on challenging, complex, and advanced asset management projects in the water and wastewater industry.

Responsibilities

• Own projects end-to-end: Lead asset management projects as Task Lead or Project Manager; driving scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants to deliver results clients trust.
• Shape strategy, win work: Drive business development from pursuit strategy through proposal close; leading Northern California opportunities while contributing to regional and national efforts across the firm.
• Define the technical roadmap: Set the technical direction for complex AM programs; from data analysis and risk/lifecycle modeling to delivering clear, actionable recommendations that move clients forward.
• Advance cutting-edge technology: Guide clients through CMMS/EAM selection and implementation (Maximo, Infor, SAP PM, Cityworks) and build the BI dashboards and data tools that turn asset data into decisions.
• Be a voice in the industry: Represent Hazen at AWWA, WEF, IAM and other relevant professional organizations, authoring thought leadership that puts Hazen and you at the forefront of water/wastewater asset management.
• Develop the next generation: Mentor and invest in junior staff, helping them build technical depth and grow their careers in water/wastewater asset management.

Requirements

• Education & credentials: BS in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial/Systems Engineering (or related field); PE license required
• Deep AM experience: 15+ years of experience, with proven success implementing risk, levels of service, and lifecycle frameworks that translate into prioritized capital and O&M plans for water/wastewater utilities
• Project & client leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage complex consulting projects (scope, schedule, budget) and build trusted relationships with clients; including facilitating utility leadership teams spanning operations, engineering, and finance
• Business development chops: Track record leading pursuits and proposals; from client positioning and teaming strategies to scope/fee development; across regional and national efforts
• Technical & analytical horsepower: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency with Microsoft 365 and data tools (Excel, Access); experience with Power BI, similar BI platforms or GIS is a strong plus
• Communication & collaboration: Exceptional communicator; equally effective presenting to a utility board, writing technical reports, and mentoring a junior analyst

Qualifications

• Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate
• Master’s degree in engineering, asset management, data analytics, or public administration
• Experience in developing digital solutions or dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, Esri ArcGIS or other platforms

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships