Senior Project Manager

Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager for a full-time, on-site role in Fresno, CA. You will lead water, wastewater, and storm drainage projects from inception through completion, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review designs, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as the primary contact for clients and agencies to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license in California preferred.
• Experience managing municipal or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management and leadership in engineering or construction environments.
• Experience as an Expeditor to ensure timely materials and approvals.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting with state/local agencies.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex water, wastewater, and storm drainage projects from start to finish.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Review technical documents and plans for quality and compliance.
• Prepare status reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Project management

Expeditor

Inspection

Logistics management

Communication & negotiation

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (California)

Tools

Project management software

Office productivity tools

Job description

Company Description

Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Central Valley engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, storm drainage, and construction management services. Founded in 2012, the firm is committed to delivering responsive service, strong technical expertise, and measurable value to public and private clients. The team includes specialists in the study and design of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities. Black Water Consulting Engineers also provides storm water analysis and drainage facility design and maintains a proven record of meeting regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting requirements with state and local agencies.

Role Description

The Senior Project Manager is a full-time, on-site position based in Fresno, CA, responsible for leading and delivering complex water, wastewater, and storm drainage projects from inception through completion. This role includes managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources; coordinating multidisciplinary teams; and serving as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies. The Senior Project Manager will oversee design and construction activities, review technical documents and plans, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include organizing project meetings, monitoring progress and risk, guiding junior staff, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and preparing status reports and documentation to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills, including Project Management experience in engineering or construction environments.
• Experience as an Expeditor with proficiency in Expediting to ensure timely delivery of materials, approvals, and documentation.
• Inspection experience related to civil, water, wastewater, or infrastructure projects to verify quality and compliance.
• Logistics Management skills to coordinate resources, schedules, and workflows across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; professional engineering license (PE) in California preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing municipal or utility infrastructure projects, including design and construction phases.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, permitting processes, and reporting requirements with state and local agencies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills, with the ability to lead teams and mentor staff.
• Proficiency with project management software and standard office productivity tools.