Senior Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Water/Wastewater in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves managing projects, developing client relationships, and leading project teams in the SoCal area. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in water/wastewater utility engineering, and strong communication and project management skills. This position requires on-site presence in the Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego offices.
Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an opportunity for a senior level engineer with experience managing and executing work involving projects for the water and wastewater industry. You will have an essential role in our Southern California (SoCal) Area business and client connections, based in our Irvine, Los Angeles or San Diego, California office(s). In collaboration with the SoCal Area leader, Client Service Managers, Technical Service Leaders, and the Marketing Manager, you will maintain and develop client relationships, connect BC solutions to client needs and lead project teams in quality project delivery.

Detailed

Description:

The SoCal Area is a thriving/growing area demanding differentiating client service, sustainable and innovative solutions, and effective collaboration with our technical service providers and client contacts. The BC SoCal business includes significant work in wastewater/biosolids design and advanced water treatment design. This is a highly strategic position for someone who takes pride in exceptional client service, and positive results for our environment and clients.

Job Expectations:

Project manage and execute work on wastewater and water utilities projects.

Perform technical research, and be able to communicate and apply this knowledge

Lead project team in planning and/or designing a major engineering project and coordinate special planning, economic, and engineering studies

Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings

Direct the work of drafters and designers, coordinate with other disciplines

Supervise, delegate and oversee the work of technical staff and engineers

Assist with and lead business development pursuits

Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers

Desired

Skills and Experience:

BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field) required. MS degree preferred

Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience with large municipal water/wastewater utility engineering

Professional in Engineering (PE) in California or ability to obtain California registration within 12 months of hire Candidate must have excellent verbal/written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well both independently and in team environment

Valid driver's license and good driving record required

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Teams, Outlook).PMP certification from the Project Management Institute a plus Previous proven and successful project management experience on large municipal projects as either the lead or in an assistant project manager role with ability to obtain direct client references

Strong planning experience through design and construction of large municipal and/or federal facilities

Strong communication skills i.e. ability to communicate orally and in writing - across functions and teams, up and down the chain of command

The ability to influence people to get things done Strong negotiation skills

Ability to proactively resolve conflict

Highly motivated self-starter with a passion to accomplish results

Salary Range:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B: $160,000- $200,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100…