The Project Manager selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in water infrastructure engineering that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for a Civil Engineer that has 8+ years of experience in professional engineering to work on-site and either part-time or full-time (approximately 20-40 hours per week) in the Lakewood area. 

Projects may include:

• Groundwater Desalter Expansion Project – construction of four new groundwater extraction wells and expansion of a Desalter Facility

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

• Lead and manage engineering and capital construction projects — oversee planning, coordination, budgeting, and execution to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Shape project direction by setting goals, developing project plans and schedules, and organizing work activities to meet technical and service objectives.
• Secure required permits and ensure all project activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor project and program performance, evaluate results, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and review professional project documentation, including narrative reports, graphics, and statistical data that communicate progress and performance.
• Provide leadership to project teams, including professional staff, technical personnel, consultants, and contractors, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Develop property access agreements and support efforts related to acquiring property, including eminent domain, needed for future facilities.
• Serve as project manager for facility planning, design, and construction projects, guiding projects from concept through completion.

As a Project Manager, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience, including project management experience
• Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience developing agreements for access to private properties and obtaining eminent domain of properties
• 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