Project Manager - Water Resources

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Daly City (CA); À distance; USD 113 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RIM Recruitment Professionals seeks a Project Manager - Water Resources to lead groundwater and water resources projects in California from planning through implementation.

You will own project management and technical direction, reporting to a team leader. Work spans SGMA compliance, basin characterization, water budgets, and water supply planning with client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering or related field.
• Master's or PhD preferred for advanced roles.
• 8+ years SGMA and water resources project experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical leadership and coordinate SGMA implementation across agencies.
• Oversee hydrogeologic models, water balances and client-directed actions.
• Author memos, reports, and Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs).
• QA/QC on deliverables and manage budgets, invoicing and schedules.
• Lead client meetings and guide staff to deliver on time and within budget.
• Support business development, proposals and conference presentations.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Detail oriented

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology/Geology/Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Outils

ArcGIS

Data management & visualization

Description du poste

Project Manager - Water Resources

Locations: Daly City, Davis, or Irvine, CA

Will also consider Remote in CA only.

Type: Full-time

Salary: $113,000 - $160,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus. Final pay will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Lead high-impact groundwater and water resources projects for California clients, from early planning through implementation. You will report to a team leader and own both project management and technical direction. Your work will span Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance, groundwater basin characterization, water budgets and accounting frameworks, litigation support, and water supply planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Coordinate SGMA implementation across multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
• Oversee hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical models, and client-directed management actions
• Author technical memoranda, reports, and studies, including Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs), SGMA annual reports, and periodic GSP evaluations
• Perform quality assurance and quality control on all project deliverables
• Project and Client Management
• Act as the primary client contact and lead meetings with clients and external parties
• Plan, organize, and guide staff to deliver quality work on time and within budget
• Manage schedules, budgets, invoicing, and monthly progress reports
• Deliver presentations that make complex technical concepts clear to broad audiences
• Business Development
• Support client development, proposal writing, and conference presentations

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• Master's or PhD preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience; 8+ years preferred for SGMA and related water resources projects
• At least 2 years of proven project management experience
• Preferred: a Master's or PhD plus professional registration, or 12+ years of professional experience where registration is not available for your degree

Technical Expertise

• SGMA and Groundwater Sustainability Plans
• California groundwater and water planning regulations
• Quantitative analysis, including numerical modeling
• Land subsidence knowledge
• Data management and visualization, including ArcGIS
• Technical writing

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, subconsultants, regulators, and the public
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across teams
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive to keep learning and growing
• A valid driver's license

Work Environment Overview

• Fast-paced, dynamic setting
• Travel up to 25% of the time, occasionally overnight, for client meetings and site visits
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and to sit or stand for extended periods

Compensation and Benefits

• Employee-owned firm with a strong commitment to work/life balance
• Annual performance bonus and incentive compensation
• Retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit sharing
• Group medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Career advancement and training opportunities