Senior Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Location B: $160,000 – $200,000

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.

All benefits are detailed in our full benefits list.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.