Senior Project Manager

Enscicon Corporation; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enscicon Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex wastewater infrastructure projects from development through commissioning. You will serve as the central coordinator across engineering, construction, procurement, operations, customers, consultants, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, advanced knowledge of WWTP processes, and the ability to mentor team members while growing our wastewater delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience in wastewater/ related infrastructure.
• Proven success managing large, complex construction projects in water/wastewater sectors.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including consultants, contractors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle from development to closeout.
• Own project performance including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate between customers, engineering, construction, procurement, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans with clear objectives and milestones.
• Lead meetings, design reviews, and status updates.
• Oversee design, construction, and commissioning to meet requirements.
• Manage subcontractors and supplier relationships, contracts, invoices, and change requests.
• Monitor financial performance and forecasting, identify risks.
• Support preconstruction activities and contract negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Lead cross-functional teams

Budgeting & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex wastewater infrastructure projects from early development through engineering, construction, commissioning, and final turnover.

This role is ideal for a seasoned project professional with a strong understanding of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects, particularly upgrades, expansions, and improvements to existing facilities. The successful candidate will serve as the central point of coordination across engineering, construction, procurement, operations, customers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Beyond managing individual projects, this position will help strengthen project delivery capabilities across the organization by providing technical guidance, mentoring team members, and supporting the continued growth of the wastewater business.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects throughout the full project lifecycle—from development and contract execution through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Own overall project performance, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between customers, engineering teams, construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, procurement, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans and establish clear objectives, milestones, and responsibilities.
• Lead project meetings, design reviews, construction coordination, and regular project status updates.
• Oversee engineering and design activities to ensure project deliverables meet contractual, regulatory, technical, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with construction teams to address field issues, schedule constraints, quality concerns, and technical challenges.
• Manage subcontractor and consultant relationships, including contracts, invoices, change requests, RFIs, submittals, and deliverables.
• Support procurement of major equipment and coordinate associated supplier agreements.
• Monitor project financial performance, develop cost forecasts, and identify potential budget and schedule risks.
• Support preconstruction activities, including scope development, bid packages, proposal evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Help develop and execute inspection, testing, startup, and commissioning plans.
• Support project financing and technical due diligence activities as needed.
• Drive project closeout and ensure a smooth transition to operations and asset management.
• Promote strong communication and collaboration across the project team.
• Mentor and develop project team members while helping strengthen project delivery practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 7+ years of relevant project management experience, preferably with significant wastewater treatment experience.
• Proven success managing large, complex construction projects in the wastewater or water sector.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, engineering, construction, and facility upgrades.
• Experience coordinating engineering consultants, contractors, subcontractors, customers, and internal teams.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, change management, and risk.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with co-digestion or related wastewater treatment technologies.
• Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management platforms.
• Exposure to project financing, investor diligence, or independent engineering reviews.

Additional Information

• Up to 25% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to regularly walk active jobsites and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Some physical activity, including occasional lifting, may be required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting deadlines.