Environmental Infrastructure Project Lead

County of Riverside; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead complex environmental and infrastructure projects within the Department of Waste Resources. The role oversees design, bidding, permitting, construction support, and contract administration for major capital projects such as landfill expansions and environmental systems.

The ideal candidate has Civil or Environmental Engineering background, with supervisory experience and strong budgeting skills, ensuring projects meet scope,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Four years of professional engineering experience including two years in lead/supervisory capacity with project management responsibilities.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and public works standards.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct work of a team and manage budgets and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and review work of professional and technical staff and consultants on multiple Public Works projects.
• Prepares and negotiates consultant selection, scope, budget, and schedule; prepares project management plans.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, invoices, and change orders; ensure funding and cost recovery.
• Represent the department with agencies and stakeholders to coordinate projects and funding.

Skills

Civil Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Leadership

Budget management

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

County of Riverside seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead complex environmental and infrastructure projects within the Department of Waste Resources. The role oversees design, bidding, permitting, construction support, and contract administration for major capital projects such as landfill expansions and environmental systems.

The ideal candidate has Civil or Environmental Engineering background, with supervisory experience and strong budgeting skills, ensuring projects meet scope,