Technical Project Manager Fuel Systems Chino, California Onsite

Technical Project Manager – Fuel Systems
Chino, California (Onsite)

Fuel moves the modern world, and the engineering firm keeping that world running safely is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to oversee its Fuel Systems projects. The Technical Project Manager leads high‑stakes fuel system projects from underground storage tanks to industrial fuel handling and mission‑critical monitoring systems, ensuring compliance, precision, and zero‑downtime execution. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and rooted in technical leadership.

They’re looking for a proactive problem solver who understands how to build and maintain fuel infrastructure, interpret engineering drawings, manage complex installations, and communicate confidently with clients who rely on fuel accessibility 24/7. If you want autonomy, impact, and the chance to grow into leadership, this is the place.

$80,000 – $100,000 / Year DOE

• Lead turnkey fuel system projects from planning through commissioning and closeout
• Verify system designs: tanks, pumps, piping, filtration, dispensers, controls
• Conduct onsite visits for quality checks, milestone verification, and issue resolution
• Manage permitting, compliance documentation, and regulatory priorities
• Interpret P&IDs, blueprints, and schematics to ensure accurate installation
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software system issues
• Oversee testing, calibration, and commissioning activities
• Create and maintain project schedules with labor and equipment plans
• Monitor progress, change orders, daily reports, and productivity metrics
• Work with purchasing to source pumps, controls, sensors, piping, and fittings
• Validate structural and material submittals to meet NFPA, EPA, UL, and API compliance
• Maintain RFIs, MOPs, JHAs, and closeout packages
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders
• Track budgets, cost exposure, and revenue forecasting
• Enforce safety standards and site compliance

• 2+ years of technical project management experience involving fuel systems
• Deep working knowledge of tank systems, pumps, valves, piping, and leak detection
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings, P&IDs, and system schematics
• Proven success leading site crews, subcontractors, and vendors
• Strong cost control and scheduling skills
• Self‑driven, resourceful, and comfortable with real‑time field decisions
• Experience with Salesforce preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA 30, API, UL, PEI RP1200, EPA fuel regulations preferred
• Estimating experience preferred

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision covered 80% by the employer
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Sick leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance for CA‑based moves (case‑by‑case)
• Flexible hours after establishing performance

Technical Project Manager – Chino, CA, United States