Principal Construction Manager

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The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $267 billion economy and 3.3 million residents.

The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability.

We welcome veteran or transitioning military to apply.

Are you a transitioning or former member of the military with experience as a construction project manager, engineering officer, facilities maintenance supervisor, civil engineering technician, Seabee builder/equipment operator or in a similar military role? Your leadership, project coordination, infrastructure operations, and mission-focused execution experience may translate directly into success in this position. Applicants may also explore how their military experience aligns with civilian roles by using the Military Skills Translator at

The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and construction of regional water facilities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); identifying and employing value engineering design concepts to optimize facility and aqueduct system performance; managing major emergency facility repairs; and providing overall CIP programmatic monitoring and controls. It also manages the Water Authority's real-estate interests by acquiring, disposing of, and leasing real property;

patrolling and managing 168 miles of right of way; and providing survey services. In addition, the department provides technical support to other agencies, departments, and member agencies. The Water Authority’s Energy Program also resides within the Engineering Department, focused on developing low-cost energy supplies, generation, and storage opportunities; improving the Water Authority’s energy resilience; fostering collaborative energy relationships; and supporting the Water Authority’s legislative energy initiatives.

The Engineering Department's Construction Group is responsible for administering construction projects for the Water Authority’s CIP and providing a full range of construction management services. The Group also performs constructability reviews; construction inspections; and supports projects in the planning and design phases.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished construction management professional with a strong background in water utility construction, including the design and construction of major capital infrastructure projects. This individual is an adept problem-solver, able to anticipate challenges, evaluate complex technical issues, and implement effective solutions that support the Water Authority’s mission and long-term capital program.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects, consultant contracts, competing priorities, and diverse teams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. They excel at building strong working relationships and maintaining clear communication with internal staff, consultants, contractors, and member agencies.

This person will possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality technical correspondence and convey complex…