Senior Project Manager - Wastewater Infrastructure

Progressive; Hanford (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Senior Project Manager for wastewater infrastructure at Hanford, CA. Hybrid—site plus office—and you will lead large-scale WWTP upgrades from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate engineering partners, subcontractors, and operations teams, own budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in wastewater or similar infrastructure, a related bachelor's degree, and Procore experience; PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience managing wastewater treatment plant or similar process infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of WWTP processes and systems; Heavy civil construction; Engineering design coordination and constructability.
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors; complex multi-stakeholder construction projects.
• Ability to work on-site regularly and travel ~25% as needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of WWTP projects (design, construction, commissioning, closeout).
• Own budget, schedule, scope, and overall project performance.
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineering consultants, subcontractors, field teams, and client stakeholders.
• Oversee design development to ensure alignment with requirements and constructability.
• Support procurement, contract management, and equipment sourcing.
• Drive construction execution, site coordination, safety, and quality oversight.
• Lead client communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and cost forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Guide projects through commissioning and handoff to operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Budget & scheduling

Construction management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Senior Project Manager - Wastewater Infrastructure

Hanford, CA (Hybrid - Site + Office)

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with deep experience in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects and heavy civil construction? We're partnering with a growing organization to find a leader who can take ownership of complex infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.

This is a high-impact role where you'll manage large-scale upgrades to existing wastewater facilities, working alongside engineering partners, subcontractors, and operations teams to deliver critical environmental infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end execution of wastewater treatment plant projects (design, construction, commissioning, and closeout)
• Own budget, schedule, scope, and overall project performance
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineering consultants, subcontractors, field teams, and client stakeholders
• Oversee design development to ensure alignment with project requirements and constructability
• Support procurement, contract management, and equipment sourcing
• Drive construction execution, including site coordination, safety, and quality oversight
• Lead client communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and cost forecasting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
• Guide projects through commissioning and handoff to operations

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7-10+ years of experience managing wastewater treatment plant or similar process infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of:
  • WWTP processes and systems
  • Heavy civil construction (excavation, utilities, structural work)
  • Engineering design coordination and constructability
• Proven experience managing:
  • Budgets, schedules, and subcontractors
  • Complex, multi-stakeholder construction projects
• Ability to work on-site regularly and travel (~25%) as needed
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with project management tools such as Procore
• Background in process-driven or industrial environments

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead large, technically complex infrastructure projects
• High visibility role with ownership of one major project at a time
• Collaborative environment with strong growth in the water/wastewater sector
• Blend of field and strategic project leadership

If you're looking to take ownership of impactful infrastructure projects and bring your wastewater expertise to a growing platform, I'd love to connect.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.