Water & Wastewater Capital Programs Lead — Hybrid

GFT; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Program Manager for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to lead delivery of large capital programs in municipal settings. The role involves guiding programs from planning through design and construction, often using progressive design-build delivery models.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in water/wastewater engineering and program management, with a PE license and experience managing complex CIP projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.
• 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and program or project management including 5 years in program or project leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex infrastructure programs.
• Strong understanding of treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
• Experience with collaborative delivery models (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR).
• Proven ability to manage program controls, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management services for water and wastewater capital programs ranging from $50M to $2B+.
• Lead integrated teams within complex program environments with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with design-builders, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Serve as Owner’s Advisor/Consultant, supporting procurement, design, and construction phases.
• Develop and implement Program Management Plans (PMPs) including governance, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Establish and oversee program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management, and performance metrics).
• Advise clients on delivery strategy (DBB, CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build).
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement including utility leadership, regulators, and community representatives.
• Support funding strategies including SRF/WIFIA and grant applications.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, digital solutions (PMIS and collaborative tools), and reporting systems.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PgMP / PMP / APM‑PMQ certification (preferred)

Job description

GFT is seeking a Program Manager for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to lead delivery of large capital programs in municipal settings. The role involves guiding programs from planning through design and construction, often using progressive design-build delivery models.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in water/wastewater engineering and program management, with a PE license and experience managing complex CIP projects.