Hawaii Water Infrastructure Project Lead

Waicleanwater; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Waicleanwater is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Hawaiʻi water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role oversees planning, budgeting, and execution while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and funding requirements.

The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and PMP certification is preferred for large-scale programs, with experience in grants and inter-agency coordination highly valued in this context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required.
• PMP certification is preferred or required for large-scale projects.
• Experience with state/federal grants (SRF, USDA, FEMA) and permitting in Hawaiʻi is valued.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracting, budgeting, and reporting processes is essential.
• Strong community engagement and multi-agency coordination experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, budgeting, coordination, and execution of water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, scope, and regulatory/funding requirements.
• Coordinate with government agencies, utilities, engineers, and nonprofits.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across islands and rural areas.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Resource allocation

Contractor coordination

Procurement processes

Construction oversight

Communication with diverse audiences

Reporting to funders/regulators

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental/Public Administration

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Waicleanwater is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Hawaiʻi water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role oversees planning, budgeting, and execution while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and funding requirements.

The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and PMP certification is preferred for large-scale programs, with experience in grants and inter-agency coordination highly valued in this context.