Water Resources Project Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving water management strategies and practices, improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

The Water Resources Project Manager position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for project management and technical oversight of ongoing projects with California clients from initial project planning through feasibility analyses, design, implementation, and completion. Projects include Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance and implementation, groundwater basin characterization, water budgets and water accounting frameworks, water supply planning, and more.

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Coordinate SGMA implementation for a groundwater basin across multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
• Oversee hydrogeologic conceptual model development, water balances, numerical models, and projects and/or management actions deemed necessary by the client
• Prepare well-written technical memorandums or reports and studies, including groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs), SGMA annual reports, and periodic evaluations of adopted GSPs
• Point of Contact for client; coordinate and lead client meetings and related meetings and coordination with external parties
• Plan, organize, and manage staff to deliver quality project work products on time and within budget
• Prepare effective presentations that efficiently communicate complex technical concepts to a broad audience
• Manage project schedules, budgets, invoice preparation, and monthly progress reports
• Provide quality assurance and quality control on and review of project deliverables
• Other duties as required

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or related field;
Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience, with eight (8) or more years desirable, as hydrogeologist for water resources projects
• At least two (2) years of proven project management experience
• Master's degree, and Professional Registration, or more than 12 years of demonstrated professional experience where Professional Registration is not available for degree, is desirable
• Technical knowledge of Groundwater Sustainability Plans, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, and technical writing
• Knowledge of California groundwater and water planning regulations is preferred

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public as may be necessary to accomplish assigned objectives
• Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
• Must have demonstrated time management skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
• Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
• Must have a great attitude and eager to learn
• Must have a current valid driver’s license

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned