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Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

$140k - $200k

Ursus Inc

Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Location: California (Folsom, Rancho Cucamonga, Irvine, Temecula, Santa Clarita, San Diego) Base Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000

Top 3 Skills: Potable Water Design of Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities Team Leadership

Summary:

Where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

We're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Company, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Responsibilities:

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Position involves managing studies and designs for water resources projects. The ideal candidate has the following characteristics:

  • Foundational experience as a project engineer producing final design products and study analyses and deliverables
  • Good communication skills with staff and with internal and external clients
  • Good organization habits, time management, and budget management
  • Good record of project successes as demonstrated by repeat business from one or more clients
  • Client relationships are a plus, but not a requirement; we'll consider candidates from outside our area willing to relocate
  • Managing project delivery and meeting client needs and expectations
  • Preparing and presenting proposals and marketing plans
  • Presenting and actively participating in relevant professional organizations
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the design of municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Lead the team and production of projects

Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering
  • PE Registration in California
  • 10+ years of experience in the civil engineering field
  • Potable water experience
  • An outgoing, entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged within a self-motivated office culture
Benefits:
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays
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