Water/Wastewater Program Leader — Large-Scale CIP Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Program Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to lead capital programs for municipal and utility clients. The role is hybrid with regular attendance in offices nationwide.

You will guide programs from planning through design and construction, oversee governance, controls, and reporting, and collaborate with design-builders, contractors, and subconsultants. A PE license and extensive CIP leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Eng

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PMIS

Job description

GFT is seeking a Program Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to lead capital programs for municipal and utility clients. The role is hybrid with regular attendance in offices nationwide.

You will guide programs from planning through design and construction, oversee governance, controls, and reporting, and collaborate with design-builders, contractors, and subconsultants. A PE license and extensive CIP leadership experience are required.