Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Ardurra; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking a Project Manager for Water/Wastewater in Newport Beach, CA. This role involves managing capital improvement projects for municipalities and public agencies. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, and be a licensed Professional Engineer in California. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 based on experience along with benefits and the chance to work on significant water resource projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience with capital improvement projects for municipalities and public agencies.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage projects within Ardurra’s West Practice.
• Support business development and proposal writing in a team environment.
• Ensure high client satisfaction on project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in California

Job description

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Ardurra is seeking a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to join our team ideally in Newport Beach, CA, but could be based out of any of our California offices.

The Project Manager should have experience managing capital improvement projects for municipalities, technical assistance providers, water districts, community services districts, and other public agencies throughout the State of California. Relevant project experience includes conveyance pipelines, water storage reservoirs, water pumping facilities, wellhead equipping, and related infrastructure projects with construction values ranging from $5 million to $10 million completed within the last 10 years.

The Project Manager must consistently deliver high quality work on time and within budget while maintaining a strong client-focused approach. This role requires established relationships within the water sector and a working knowledge of public contracting best practices. The position balances business development responsibilities with successful project delivery and requires strong foundational soft skills, including communication, collaboration, and teamwork. Applicants must submit a project portfolio that includes example PS and E documents for a minimum of three projects completed within the last 5 years.

Primary Function

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing projects within Ardurra’s West Practice. Responsibilities include technical oversight, supporting business development, proposal development, project management, and oversight of personnel and resources. The role includes ensuring that projects are delivered on budget and on schedule with high client satisfaction. Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff.

Primary Duties

• Manage projects, clients, staff and execute capital projects.
• Assist with business development activities and writing proposals in a team environment.
• Archive final deliverable documents, including construction phase services.
• Experienced with all aspects of public water project delivery including wastewater treatment, advanced water treatment plants, groundwater recharge, wellhead treatment.
• Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
• Experience in all types of conveyance design (pipelines, flow control facilities, turnouts, pressure reducing stations, metering stations, and related facilities).

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in California.
• 10+ years of related experience in water and wastewater industry.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction.
• Able to work efficiently within a predetermined project budget and schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000. The firm offers a salary and benefits, and most importantly, an opportunity for engagement and support from an engineering team that has led major regional and national water resource projects.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.