Sr. Wastewater Engineer, Project Manager

Gannett Fleming; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer, Project Manager to join their Water Group in Southern California. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to lead medium to large-scale projects. You will mentor junior staff, engage in business development, and ensure project delivery meets client requirements. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for a self-starter looking to make a significant impact in the water/wastewater sector. Join a team dedicated to building stronger communities and a healthier planet.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 15+ years in water/wastewater discipline with a California PE license.
• Proven project management skills with budget and schedule control.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in planning and construction of water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Engage with clients and coordinate project activities effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Relations

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

GFT is seeking a resourceful and engaged Senior Wastewater Engineer, Project Manager with strong technical and project management experience to join our Water Group in Southern California. The position offers flexibility to work from Los Angeles, San Diego, or Irvine, with options to work from our Northern CA offices in Oakland and San Francisco. GFT operates in a hybrid work environment with flexible schedules.

As a Project Manager, you will leverage your technical and management expertise to plan, design, and construct water/wastewater infrastructure within a dynamic team environment. You will mentor junior staff, engage in business development, and lead project teams to meet client requirements related to scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The role emphasizes increasing backlog, project revenue, and profitability with existing and new clients.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large-scale projects with a customer-centric approach and a focus on delivery quality.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading project teams in planning, design, and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
2. Engaging with clients, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
3. Coordinating technical staff and consultants, developing standards, leading meetings, and tracking schedules and budgets.
4. Communicating effectively with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
5. Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
6. Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
7. Supervising and mentoring junior engineers.
8. Demonstrating strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years in water/wastewater discipline, designing studies, plans, and specifications.
• California PE license required.
• Experience in design, permitting, and construction of treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage, and distribution systems.
• Proven project management skills, including budget and schedule control.
• Experience in client relations and business development.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: $175,000 - $230,000, dependent on experience and location.

• Hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support.
• Incentive compensation for eligible roles.

Company Overview:

GFT, a privately held AEC firm, specializes in transportation, water, power, and buildings. We are committed to building stronger communities and a healthier planet, with over a century of experience and a team of over 5,000 industry professionals.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will be considered GFT property.

Location options include Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, or San Francisco. Core hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is a full-time position.