Water/Wastewater Projects Lead — End-to-End Delivery

Nviro, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Nviro, Inc. in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-million-dollar water and wastewater treatment projects from estimate through commissioning.

You will build estimates and bids, partner with our in-house manufacturing team, and direct the construction team on site, owning the full lifecycle. The role requires a technical mindset, strong organization, and the ability to lead diverse teams across shop floor and project sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure, ideally involving water/wastewater systems.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including overnight stays during installation and commissioning.
• Experience managing fabricated or packaged equipment projects (e.g., skid-mounted systems).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Proficiency in project management and technical tools such as Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans spanning manufacturing and field installation.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for fabricated treatment systems and field installation, including materials, equipment, shop labor, field labor, subcontracts, and indirect costs.
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
• Define goals and technical requirements in collaboration with engineers, environmental specialists, and clients.
• Track project performance, costs, and timelines to ensure delivery within scope.
• Direct our construction team and subcontractors during field installation; ensure safety and quality.
• Coordinate with in-house manufacturing to move projects from fabrication to installation; review drawings and FAT/testing.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

MS Office

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Nviro, Inc. in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-million-dollar water and wastewater treatment projects from estimate through commissioning.

You will build estimates and bids, partner with our in-house manufacturing team, and direct the construction team on site, owning the full lifecycle. The role requires a technical mindset, strong organization, and the ability to lead diverse teams across shop floor and project sites.