Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Bennett Engineering Services; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Telework capabilities

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement and profit-sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Bennett Engineering Services is seeking a Water / Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects for public agencies and utilities. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from early planning through final design, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

The role emphasizes client coordination, risk management, and delivering practical, value-driven engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10 years of experience in water/wastewater design and project engineering.
• 3 years of related project management and/or team leadership experience and training.
• Familiarity with technical modeling or design software (HEC-RAS, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, planning direction, and QA/QC oversight for water and wastewater design projects.
• Ensure all project work adheres to federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate deliverables.
• Mentor Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to strengthen design fundamentals and delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and documentation to ensure successful outcomes.
• Assign and coordinate work across interdisciplinary teams to maintain momentum.
• Oversee production of plans, specifications, reports, analyses, and cost estimates.
• Monitor progress and financial performance, address risks and challenges.
• Serve as primary client contact, lead project meetings, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with public agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliant delivery.
• Support business development through proposals and identifying new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client coordination

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

Civil 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager for Water Resources plays a key role in advancing sustainable water solutions for the communities BENEN serves. In this leadership-driven position, you will guide the planning, design, and delivery of water supply, wastewater, and water infrastructure projects for public agencies and utility clients, while helping shape the technical excellence and direction of BENEN’s Water Resources practice.

You will leverage your expertise in water and wastewater engineering to lead multidisciplinary teams from early planning and analysis through final design and implementation. Your work will directly support resilient, efficient, and reliable water systems - ensuring regulatory compliance, technical quality, and long-term community value.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the core deliverables that define successful projects, including technical analyses, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. You will coordinate project teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, mentor staff, and collaborate closely with clients and regulatory agencies to maintain strong partnerships and deliver practical, innovative engineering solutions.

This is a highly visible role for an engineer who thrives on technical leadership, project management, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact through thoughtful, community-focused water infrastructure design.

Essential Responsibilities

Internal Focus

• Provide technical leadership, planning direction, and rigorous QA/QC oversight for water and wastewater design projects.
• Ensure all project work adheres to federal, state, and local standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate deliverables
• Mentor Engineers, Designers, and Technicians, strengthening their skills in design fundamentals, problem-solving, and project delivery.

Project and Staff Focus

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and documentation to ensure successful and predictable outcomes.
• Assign, coordinate, and support work across interdisciplinary teams to maintain project momentum and alignment.
• Oversee the production of plans, specifications, reports, technical analyses, and cost estimates.
• Manage subconsultants, ensuring their deliverables integrate seamlessly into project objectives.
• Monitor project progress and financial performance, proactively addressing risks and challenges.

External and Client Focus

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, ensuring clear communication and high client satisfaction.
• Lead project meetings, facilitate progress discussions, and guide issue resolution to keep projects moving forward.
• Support client relationships through responsiveness, reliability, and strong technical insight.
• Collaborate with public agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliant and coordinated project delivery.
• Help strengthen relationships with clients and private-sector partners by fostering trust and responsiveness.

Business Development Focus

• Prepare and contribute to proposal development, including narrative writing, scope definition, and fee support.
• Identify opportunities for additional work within existing client accounts and help position the team for future projects.
• Engage in industry events, conferences, and professional organizations to build the firm’s presence and support strategic growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10 years of experience in water/wastewater design and project engineering.
• 3 years of related project management and/or team leadership experience and training.
• Familiarity with technical modeling or design software (HEC-RAS, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).

Compensation

Salary aligned with mid to senior project management responsibilities. $140,000 - $175,000

BENEN also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, telework capabilities, health and wellness benefits, retirement and profit-sharing contributions, paid time off and holidays, professional development support, and performance-based incentives consistent with company policy.