Senior Project Manager (Construction) – Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects

Evergreen Talent Partners; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a tenured Project Manager for its Water/Wastewater unit in Central Valley, CA. You will oversee large, complex construction projects from design through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in wastewater design/engineering/construction, with a PE license preferred and proficiency in Procore or similar CM platforms. This role offers significant impact on critical infrastructure nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design/engineering/construction project delivery.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through commissioning for water/wastewater initiatives.
• Coordinate design, procurement, and construction activities to meet schedule and budget.
• Manage client relationships and project teams, ensuring quality and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Wastewater design

Construction management

Stakeholder mgmt

Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Construction or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

We're partnered with a leading energy infrastructure business that's delivering complex engineering and construction projects across the commercial and public sectors. They are looking for a tenured Project Manager to support the growth of their Water/Wastewater business unit. This is a high-impact Snr PM role from contract execution, through engineering design including preparation of specifications and drawings, construction and final commissioning of the project.

It is critical that this individual has experience managing large, complex construction projects in the water/wastewater market.

Location: Central Valley, CA

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design/engineering/construction project delivery
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure
• Strong organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Experience:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Familiarity with Procore or construction management platforms

This is an opportunity to play a key role in expanding a growing wastewater business while working on projects that improve critical infrastructure across the country. You’ll have the autonomy to influence solutions, collaborate with industry experts, and make a measurable impact from project concept through completion.