Project Manager I - Water Construction

walshgroup; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group, Ltd. seeks a Project Manager to drive a major water infrastructure project in Carpinteria, California, delivering expansion and enhancement of regional water treatment capabilities.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage risks, and ensure profitability and successful project delivery. The role requires a strong recruitment focus and direct client engagement with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in managing construction teams.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in client relationships.
• Willingness to relocate for specific roles.
• Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for costs, planning, scheduling, engineering and personnel management.
• Project start up, project completion, and close-out process.
• Develop strategy for personnel development & recruiting.
• Manage contractual issues and maintain customer relationships.
• Accurate forecasting of costs and ensuring project success.
• Provide leadership and development to project team.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to meet safety goals.

Skills

7+ years experience

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our project participating in the delivery of a major water infrastructure project focused on expanding and enhancing regional water treatment capabilities. This is located in Carpinteria, California.

Are you someone who trusts your instincts and has confidence in your ability as a leader? When you see potential in others, do you invest in it? Do you have a proven track record of leading functional teams while successfully creating and delivering impactful solutions for your clients? Do you inspire others to want to do their very best every day? If yes, then keep reading!

Walsh Project Managers organize and initiate structure, but also have a sense of flexibility and make changes where needed. They build lasting infrastructure but also enjoy the ability to build lasting relationships. They empower a sense of responsibility and hold themselves accountable for profitability and business outcomes. They maintain our culture by creating a family out of their project teams.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Project start up, project completion, and entire close-out process
• Develops strategy for personnel development & recruiting
• Responsible for managing contractual issues
• Establishing and maintain customer relationships
• Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion
• Provide leadership and development to project team
• Final say in the resolution of problems
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans
• Identifies issues to Program Manager as required to ensure the success of the project
• Reviews and approves preliminary schedules, financial projections, and cost to complete
• Ensures construction site rules and procedures are implemented and followed
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in managing construction teams
• Success in client relationships
• Specific roles may require relocation
• Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.