Water/Wastewater Project Manager

About the role

Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project life cycle; planning, alternatives analysis, design, permitting, bidding, construction support, commissioning, and closeout. Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects such as treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, storage facilities, distribution and collection systems, conveyance pipelines, utility planning, modeling, and rehabilitation improvements. Serve as a trusted client partner and primary point of contact, helping public agency and utility clients navigate technical, regulatory, budget, schedule, and stakeholder considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risk strategies, technical deliverables, and quality expectations to keep projects moving forward successfully.
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC review for plans, specifications, opinions of probable cost, reports, permits, and construction-phase engineering support.
• Mentor and coach engineers, designers, and emerging project managers while creating a collaborative, accountable, and growth-minded team environment.
• Support business development through client relationship building, proposal strategy, interviews, presentations, networking, and identification of new and repeat work.
• Help clients pursue state, federal, and other funding opportunities that make critical infrastructure improvements possible.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California (or ability to obtain such a license within three months).
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably focused on municipal water, wastewater, utilities, treatment, conveyance, or related infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong technical background in project delivery from conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, technical reports, plans, specifications, and client presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, internal teams, and community stakeholders.
• A leadership style that balances technical confidence with collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and a genuine interest in helping others grow.

Benefits

• Work that matters: design infrastructure that supports clean water, public health, environmental protection, and resilient communities.
• Work alongside experienced leaders in a culture that values growth, mentorship, and giving employees the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a well-established local practice.
• Flexible schedule that supports both client service and work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.
• Generous PTO to recharge and maintain balance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• A chance to grow with a company recognized for strong client retention, strategic growth, and continued expansion in the AEC industry.

Pay

Annual Expected Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $200,000 USD. This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.