Senior Construction Project Manager

The Senior Construction Project Manager selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in wastewater/water utility construction that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for a Senior Engineer that has 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater project management to work on-site and full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) in the Chino area.

Projects may include:

• RP-5 Expansion project and RP-1 Solids Thickening Project
• RP-1 Primary Clarifier 1 Through 10 Rehabilitation
• CCWRF HVAC Rehabilitation (Blower & Operations Buildings)
• CCWRF RAS Header

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

• Lead large-scale capital improvement projects from development through construction, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.
• Serve as the go-to liaison between agency leadership, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders, keeping everyone aligned and informed.
• Direct and mentor staff, consultants, and contractors while fostering a collaborative, safety-first work environment.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, forecast costs, and identify smart ways to save money without sacrificing quality.
• Develop detailed schedules, monitor progress, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward despite challenges.
• Review and summarize construction documents such as RFIs, Submittals, RFDs, and meeting notes.
• Oversee inspections, testing, and documentation to guarantee work meets agency standards, codes, and safety requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks, enforce OSHA and safety protocols, and respond effectively to incidents.
• Review technical documents, conduct field inspections, and provide clear guidance on design, construction, and contract issues.
• Compile project documentation, conduct final inspections, ensure completion of punch-list items, and oversee the turnover of completed projects to the client.

As a Senior Construction Project Manager you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible diversified engineering and project management experience, preferably in wastewater/water utility construction
• Preferred: Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE)
• Preferred: Certified Construction Manager by Construction Management Association of America
• 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

Project Partners provides professional benefits to its employees that meet the eligibility requirements.

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and Profit-sharing programs

Project Partners Inc. is a Civil, Mechanical, & Electrical engineering consulting and staff augmentation firm that was founded in 1996. We exclusively serve Southern California cities, county agencies and special districts within Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Project Partners provides staff and services in the following engineering disciplines:
Water / Wastewater, Public Works, Transportation, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, and Construction Management. Our current staff have a broad range of expertise in Municipal Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, Contract Administration, Development Plan Review, Engineering Design, GIS, Operations and Maintenance, Planning, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Water Quality.