Project Manager

The Sterling Choice; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own and deliver complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across California. This role emphasizes ownership, accountability, and the ability to drive real outcomes on live projects.

You’ll lead field teams, engineers, and subcontractors, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and quality on active sites. A strategic, frontline leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil/underground utility projects.
• Ability to make decisions and lead from the front.
• Proven track record with municipal water authorities or similar.

Responsibilities

• Owning projects end-to-end — schedule, cost, and execution
• Leading field teams, engineers, and subcontractors
• Managing change orders without losing margin
• Driving safety and quality across active sites
• Keeping projects moving — not reacting when they fall behind

Skills

Project leadership

Civil utilities

Decision making

Field leadership

Job description

Most Project Manager roles talk about ownership. Very few actually give it to you. This one does.

I am working with a contractor delivering complex water / wastewater infrastructure projects across California with real backlog, live work, and a need for people who can actually run jobs, not just report on them.

This is about control. Delivery. Accountability.

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning projects end-to-end — schedule, cost, and execution
• Leading field teams, engineers, and subcontractors
• Managing change orders without losing margin
• Driving safety and quality across active sites
• Keeping projects moving — not reacting when they fall behind

What they’re looking for:

• 5–10+ years in civil / underground utilities
• Someone comfortable making decisions and leading from the front
• You’ve worked with major municipal water authorities or similar entities

This isn’t a low-pressure role. It’s high expectation, high visibility but if you want real ownership and the chance to step into bigger projects, it’s the kind of move that changes your trajectory.