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Senior Water Engineer / Project Manager
Job Description
The Senior Water Engineer / Project Manager selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in water infrastructure design that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for a Senior Engineer that has 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater utility engineering to work on-site and full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) in the Corona area.
As a Senior Water Engineer / Project Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage water utility Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects from planning through design, permitting, bidding, construction, and close-out.
- Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and funding strategies; track progress to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Lead RFQ/RFP processes and oversee consultant and contractor selection, contract negotiation, and administration.
- Review and approve plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical studies to ensure compliance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
- Perform technical review of water infrastructure projects including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and treatment system improvements.
- Coordinate with operations, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to secure permits, support construction activities, manage change orders and submittals, and minimize service disruptions.
- Prepare reports, staff recommendations, and presentations; respond to customer and stakeholder inquiries related to assigned projects.
Job Requirements
As a Senior Water Engineer / Project Manager, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
- Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE)
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in public works or water/wastewater utility engineering or project management, including design coordination, consultant management, and capital project delivery
- 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/