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Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Posted: 10/06/2025 Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Category: County Job Number: PPI003454 Pay Rate: $85 - $100 per hour

Job Description

The Water/Wastewater Project Manager selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in water and wastewater facilities projects that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for a Project Manager that has 8+ years of experience in providing project management for water and wastewater projects to work hybrid (on-site and remote) and either part-time or full-time (approximately 20-40 hours per week) in the Orange County area. 

Projects may include:

  • Sewer Relocation or Rehabilitation Projects
  • Pump Station Replacement and Rehabilitation Projects
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Projects
  • Utility Systems (I&C)

As a Water/Wastewater Project Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead engineering projects from planning and design through construction and post-construction phases.
  • Develop project schedules, cost estimates, staffing plans, and budgets; monitor performance against goals.
  • Direct project teams, assign tasks, and coordinate activities to ensure milestones are achieved.
  • Inspect work for quality, manage project risks, and implement corrective actions when needed.
  • Oversee the selection, coordination, and performance of outside consultants and contractors.
  • Conduct project team meetings, prepare planning documents, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Represent the District in meetings with community groups, agencies, and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements

As a Water/Wastewater Project Manager, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
  • 8+ years of professional project management experience
  • Possession of a California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Preferred: Public Agency experience
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
  • Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance

Additional Information

Project Partners provides professional benefits to its employees that meet the eligibility requirements. 

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) and Profit-sharing programs

More About Project Partners Inc.: Project Partners Inc. is a Civil, Mechanical, & Electrical engineering consulting and staff augmentation firm that was founded in 1996. We exclusively serve Southern California cities, county agencies and special districts within Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Project Partners provides staff and services in the following engineering disciplines: Water / Wastewater, Public Works, Transportation, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, and Construction Management. Our current staff have a broad range of expertise in Municipal Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, Contract Administration, Development Plan Review, Engineering Design, GIS, Operations and Maintenance, Planning, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Water Quality. https://www.projectpartners.com/

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