Project Manager - Infrastructure & Engineering

Our client is seeking a motivated, experienced Project Manager / Coordinator (PM / PMC) to work in their Integrated Water Management (IWM) Group and other assigned practice areas, with a multi-disciplined water resources-focused professional team.

This position will support our client's PM / PMC team for one of their premier partners, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Division of Engineering (DOE).

In this role, you will serve as a PM / PMC to DOE, supporting a range of complex and critical projects throughout California.

These projects include, but are not limited to, dams, spillways, levees, pipelines, pump stations, canals, wells, geological investigations, habitat restorations, and groundwater recharge facilities.

This position reports to the Water Resources Practice Leader (within the IWM Group) and may be based in any of our client’s California offices (Sacramento, Oakland, Bakersfield, Pasadena, or Carlsbad).

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills that align with our client's culture.

In this role, you will be exposed to and develop expertise in the following areas :

PPM / RM planning tools used to budget and resource projects. You will gain an understanding of project funding mechanisms (e.

g., State Water Project funded, federal funded, emergency funding, etc.).

Collaboration with various DWR Divisions, Field Offices, DOE Branches, and Regulatory agencies, and understanding their organization and operations.

You’ll learn how water and water resource infrastructure is planned and managed throughout California.

A variety of project types including geological fault line investigations, geomatic surveys, habitat restoration, bathymetric surveys, electrical infrastructure, seal and pavement improvements, roof replacements, water quality stations, pipeline / conveyance projects, and well-related projects.

These projects are located on or near dams, spillways, levees, pipelines, pump stations, canals, and groundwater recharge facilities.

• Software tools such as Microsoft Teams, Excel, MS Project, Word, OneNote, BlueBeam Revu.
• Leadership in facilitating both small and large meetings; document control / management and organization of meetings, correspondence, and deliverables;

and client development and relationship building with your project team.

The ideal candidate will :

• Build upon their project management, coordination, and communication skills and expand their knowledge in areas servicing geotechnical, geological, and water resources clients.
• Demonstrate strong project management and coordination abilities, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Support the DOE PM / PMC project process lifecycle, including taking initial project requests through design and construction completion milestones.

Responsibilities include developing agendas, coordinating, and documenting routine project team and agency meetings, maintaining project controls and plans, developing schedules and budgets, and completing other project-related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications :

• B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources planning and management, engineering, and / or construction services, with at least 2+ years in a project management or coordinator role.
• Demonstrated ability to support Federal, State, and local agencies in the western United States.
• Proven ability to effectively manage complex projects / programs.
• Eagerness to learn and be self-sufficient in executing a DOE PM / PMC project with support from internal project team members.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong capability to work remotely and independently while maintaining productivity and motivation.
• Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, and other typical project management and coordination software.
• Willingness to travel to and work at client offices as needed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Our client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package including :

• Market-Competitive Compensation, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Pay Range for This Position : $36.06-$55.29 / hour.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and more.
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends.
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses.
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program.
• Rewards and Recognition.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k).
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder.
• A vibrant culture focused on partnership, sustainability, giving back to communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume in response to this advertisement. No phone calls, please.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity - M / F / Veteran / Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity or expression, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition.