Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead in Fresno, California to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience in design, management, and business development and at least 6 of those years in water/wastewater engineering, be licensed Professional Civil Engineers in California (or eligible within 6 months), and possess a strong project management and team leadership background. With a focus on developing business strategies and advancing service initiatives, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of water/wastewater. Responsibilities Partner with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan focused on short‑ and long‑term growth Lead service‑specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board Represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies Lead business development activities Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners Negotiate contract terms and conditions Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources Review, interpret, and act upon business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects Develop and track milestones to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues Grow, mentor and train staff Required Skills Leader with experience in project management, team building, and technical leadership Ready to guide our team with strategic insight and a commitment to excellence Develop and implement marketing strategies, building client relationships Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levels Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a deep understanding of the water/wastewater consulting business Proven track record in operations, business development, and technical project management within the water/wastewater or related sectors Ability to travel as needed to project sites and other Westwood offices nationwide Qualifications BS in Civil Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California (or capable of obtaining within 6 months) 10+ years of progressive experience in design, management, and business development 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering Equal Employment Opportunity Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary $150,000 - $250,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr