Lead WWTP Infrastructure Projects — Hybrid Role

Progressive; Hanford (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Senior Project Manager for wastewater infrastructure at Hanford, CA. Hybrid—site plus office—and you will lead large-scale WWTP upgrades from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate engineering partners, subcontractors, and operations teams, own budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in wastewater or similar infrastructure, a related bachelor's degree, and Procore experience; PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience managing wastewater treatment plant or similar process infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of WWTP processes and systems; Heavy civil construction; Engineering design coordination and constructability.
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors; complex multi-stakeholder construction projects.
• Ability to work on-site regularly and travel ~25% as needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of WWTP projects (design, construction, commissioning, closeout).
• Own budget, schedule, scope, and overall project performance.
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineering consultants, subcontractors, field teams, and client stakeholders.
• Oversee design development to ensure alignment with requirements and constructability.
• Support procurement, contract management, and equipment sourcing.
• Drive construction execution, site coordination, safety, and quality oversight.
• Lead client communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and cost forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Guide projects through commissioning and handoff to operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Budget & scheduling

Construction management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Progressive is seeking a Senior Project Manager for wastewater infrastructure at Hanford, CA. Hybrid—site plus office—and you will lead large-scale WWTP upgrades from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate engineering partners, subcontractors, and operations teams, own budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in wastewater or similar infrastructure, a related bachelor's degree, and Procore experience; PE license is a plus.