Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

LVI Associates; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and career增长

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager in the Los Angeles area to lead municipal infrastructure projects and mentor engineers. The role emphasizes client development and strategic growth within a growing Southern California team.

You will guide planning through execution, coordinate multidisciplinary staff, and contribute to the firm’s continued success in water and wastewater programs. Hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or a related Engineering field.
• PE license is required.
• Proven experience managing water and/or wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients and stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and execution.
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Help drive growth of the Southern California practice.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Water/wastewater engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid Schedule $180,000 - $240,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

About the Opportunity

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join its growing Southern California team. This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, mentor technical staff, and play a key role in client development and strategic growth initiatives.

The organization has a strong backlog of work across water, wastewater, recycled water, and treatment facility projects, with many assignments ranging from several million dollars to major regional capital improvement programs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients and key stakeholders
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and execution
• Support business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
• Help drive the continued growth of the Southern California practice

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field
• PE license required
• Proven experience managing water and/or wastewater projects
• Strong client-facing and project management skills
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts
• Desire to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to long-term business growth

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role with significant project and client ownership
• Access to some of the region's largest and most impactful water infrastructure programs
• Strong project pipeline and long-term stability
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and autonomy
• Collaborative culture that values both technical excellence and leadership development
• Clear path toward senior leadership within the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• $180,000 - $240,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Retirement benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.