Project Engineer - Public wet utilities projects

Rize Network; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rize Network in Orange County/LA County area seeks a Project Engineer & Project Manager to oversee underground wet utilities projects from start to finish. This onsite role requires 3+ years in underground utilities and experience with heavy civil projects such as storm drainage, pump stations, and sewer systems.

You will manage budgets, schedules, estimates, and coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of experience in underground wet utilities construction

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground wet utility projects from start to finish
• Manage budgets, schedules, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Coordinate field operations with superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress billing
• Support estimating, procurement, and project planning
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contract requirements
• Maintain control of scope, schedule, and budget across multiple work fronts

Job description

Job Tittle: Project Engineer & Project Manager

Location: Orange County & LA County County

Employment: Full-Time | Onsite

Experience: Minimum 3+ years or above

• Local candidates preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
• Must have relevant U.S. construction industry experience

Overview:

We are actively looking for an experienced Project Engineer, and Project Manager and Senior Project Manager specializing in Underground Wet Utilities.

This is a full-time, on-site role with leading heavy civil general contractor clients focused on storm drainage, pump stations, sewer, lift station, wastewater systems, pipelines, WWTP projects. In this role, you’ll be overseeing underground wet utilities projects from start to finish — managing budgets, schedules, estimating costs, and coordinating with teams to ensure timely project delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Manage underground wet utility projects from start to finish
• Oversee budgets, schedules, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Coordinate field operations with superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress billing
• Support estimating, procurement, and project planning
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contract requirements
• Maintain control of scope, schedule, and budget across multiple work fronts

Requirements

• 3–10+ years of experience in underground wet utilities construction
• Direct experience with pipeline, water, sewer, storm drainage, and pump stations
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction means and methods
• Proven field and project management experience
• Proficient with construction and project management software
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Understands underground wet utilities inside and out
• Comfortable leading in the field and making real-time decisions
• Organized, direct, and accountable for results
• Takes ownership of projects instead of waiting for direction

Why This Role

You will not be managing generic construction work. You will be delivering the systems that make roads safer, traffic smarter, and cities more connected. If you have heavy-civil experience and want responsibility, not micromanagement, this role is built for you.

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