Senior Project Manager - Wastewater Infrastructure

About the role

We're seeking a seasoned Project Manager with deep experience in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects and heavy civil construction to lead complex infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning. This high-impact role involves managing large-scale upgrades to existing wastewater facilities, collaborating with engineering partners, subcontractors, and operations teams to deliver critical environmental infrastructure projects.

This is a hybrid role based in Hanford, CA, requiring regular on-site presence and approximately 25% travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of wastewater treatment plant projects, including design, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Own budget, schedule, scope, and overall project performance
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineering consultants, subcontractors, field teams, and client stakeholders
• Oversee design development to ensure alignment with project requirements and constructability
• Support procurement, contract management, and equipment sourcing
• Drive construction execution, including site coordination, safety, and quality oversight
• Lead client communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and cost forecasting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
• Guide projects through commissioning and handoff to operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7-10+ years of experience managing wastewater treatment plant or similar process infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of:
  • WWTP processes and systems
  • Heavy civil construction (excavation, utilities, structural work)
  • Engineering design coordination and constructability
• Proven experience managing:
  • Budgets, schedules, and subcontractors
  • Complex, multi-stakeholder construction projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with project management tools such as Procore
• Background in process-driven or industrial environments

Benefits

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client-offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead large, technically complex infrastructure projects
• High visibility role with ownership of one major project at a time
• Collaborative environment with strong growth in the water/wastewater sector
• Blend of field and strategic project leadership