Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead in Modesto, California to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan focused on short- and long-term growth
• Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods
• Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board
• Represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions
• Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
• Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret, and act upon business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
• Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
• Grow, mentor and train staff

Qualifications

• Leader with experience in project management, team building, and technical leadership
• Ready to guide our team with strategic insight and a commitment to excellence
• Develop and implement marketing strategies, building client relationships
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a deep understanding of the water/wastewater consulting business
• Pioneering track record in operations, business development, and technical project management within the water/wastewater or related sectors
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites and other Westwood offices nationwide
• BS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 10+ years or progressive experience in design, management, and business development
• 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering

Skills

• Leadership
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Technical Leadership
• Marketing Strategies
• Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Water/Wastewater Engineering Expertise

Benefits

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $250,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$150,000 - $250,000

Schedule

Full-time