Senior Project Manager

LEE & RO, Inc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead impactful projects in California's water infrastructure sector. This role involves managing critical water and wastewater projects while fostering client relationships and driving business development. You will oversee multi-discipline teams, ensuring successful project execution and strategic office growth. The position offers a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and leadership opportunities. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering solutions to complex engineering challenges and make a significant impact in your community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Relaxed dress code

Professional development training

Group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) Plan with company matching

Qualifications

• 10+ years in water/wastewater sector with leadership experience.
• Must have a valid PE license and be willing to obtain CA PE.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater projects from design to construction.
• Lead business development initiatives and client interactions.

Skills

Project Management

Client Coordination

Business Development

Leadership

Budget Management

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

LEE + RO’s Walnut Creek office is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic and growing team. Known for our practical, hands-on engineering approach, this role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful work in California’s water infrastructure sector. You will be at the forefront of client coordination, business development, and strategic office growth while managing teams across disciplines and locations.

In this role, you’ll oversee critical water and wastewater projects, including potable water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater systems. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure project success, from design through construction. Experience in pipeline design, hydraulics, pump stations, or water/wastewater treatment plant planning is essential.

At LEE + RO, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow professionally and technically. You’ll engage with clients, manage project deliverables, and contribute to office strategy, positioning yourself for career advancement within the company.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage and execute project work on wastewater and water utilities projects.
• Develop and manage scope, schedule and budget, and negotiate agreements.
• Ensure direct coordination and collaboration with clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Manage multi-discipline teams across remote offices, ensuring communication and coordination to meet project deliverables.
• Supervise, delegate, review and oversee the work and assignments of staff engineers and designers to ensure budget and schedule objectives are met.

PROJECT EXECUTION

• Manage the delivery and execution of multiple large and small projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards, including oversight of subconsultants.
• Evaluate progress of the project staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall project objectives.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Lead and guide team efforts in marketing and business development initiatives. Lead proposal, interview, fee development and negotiations for various project pursuits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and teaming partners. Collaborate closely with LEE + RO’s leadership team and technical experts to identify business opportunities and develop strategies.
• Actively interact with assigned clients, participate in client-related activities, and promote LEE + RO's presence through involvement in client and networking initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of active experience in the water/wastewater sector with demonstrated leadership experience in the Bay Area market.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• State of California PE Certification. However, if no CA PE Certification, then must have a valid PE license for any state within the USA and be willing to obtain a California PE within 1 year of employment.
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics.
• Supervisory and mentoring skills, strong engineering judgment, and applicable technical skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to be a leader at LEE + RO to grow our practice in the Bay Area market.

SALARY RANGE: $151,840 - $208,000/yr.

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and will be commensurate with the individual’s skills, experience, and education. These ranges are subject to modification in the future.

BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

LEE + RO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for staff. In addition to base pay, base pay merit increases (pay for performance), merit-based bonus, and employee referral bonuses. Additional elements highlighted within our benefits package are as follows:

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Relaxed dress code.
• Professional development training opportunities.
• Group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. (For group medical, the company pays 100% of the employee and 67% of the dependent’s premium.)
• 401(k) Plan and company matching program.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

All staff are expected to report to the office in person at least three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) and have the option of working remotely two days a week (Monday and Friday).

This position will be at our Walnut Creek office.

ABOUT LEE + RO

LEE + RO is an established full-service, small-sized Water Infrastructure engineering and consulting firm with 45 years of experience solving some of California’s most complex water and wastewater infrastructure challenges. We have three offices across California currently located in City of Industry (HQ in Southern California), San Diego, and Walnut Creek (Northern California). For 45 years, we have taken challenging projects and created technically sound environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice for clients looking for technical “nuts and bolts” solutions to their engineering challenges. Our firm is committed to delivering exceptional quality to our community, our clients, and our employees, present and future. At LEE + RO, we recognize that we’re people first and engineers second, because water, it’s a human thing.