Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager
Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid Schedule $180,000 - $240,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join its growing Southern California team. This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, mentor technical staff, and play a key role in client development and strategic growth initiatives.
The organization has a strong backlog of work across water, wastewater, recycled water, and treatment facility projects, with many assignments ranging from several million dollars to major regional capital improvement programs.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients and key stakeholders
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and execution
- Support business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Help drive the continued growth of the Southern California practice
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field
- PE license required
- Proven experience managing water and/or wastewater projects
- Strong client-facing and project management skills
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts
- Desire to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to long-term business growth
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Highly visible role with significant project and client ownership
- Access to some of the region's largest and most impactful water infrastructure programs
- Strong project pipeline and long-term stability
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and autonomy
- Collaborative culture that values both technical excellence and leadership development
- Clear path toward senior leadership within the organization
Compensation & Benefits
- $180,000 - $240,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Retirement benefits
- PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while continuing to grow your influence within a highly respected consulting environment, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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