Water/Wastewater Project Manager
Forsgren Associates
$130,000 - $200,000 / year
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Description
When you join our team you won’t just be ‘going to work’. You’ll be helping grow a longstanding business while receiving the recognition and support your commitment to professional growth deserves.
If you’re looking for a place where your technical judgment matters, your work has visible community impact, and your career path can grow with the business, this could be a great next step.
We believe where you work matters. Our Sacramento office offers a collaborative atmosphere with plenty of natural light, an on-site fitness center with showers, complimentary loaner bikes to enjoy nearby trails, great restaurants within walking distance, a game room, putting green, and an outdoor BBQ area for team celebrations.
This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.
What You’ll Lead:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project life cycle; planning, alternatives analysis, design, permitting, bidding, construction support, commissioning, and closeout.
- Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects such as treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, storage facilities, distribution and collection systems, conveyance pipelines, utility planning, modeling, and rehabilitation improvements.
- Serve as a trusted client partner and primary point of contact, helping public agency and utility clients navigate technical, regulatory, budget, schedule, and stakeholder considerations.
- Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risk strategies, technical deliverables, and quality expectations to keep projects moving forward successfully.
- Provide technical leadership and QA/QC review for plans, specifications, opinions of probable cost, reports, permits, and construction-phase engineering support.
- Mentor and coach engineers, designers, and emerging project managers while creating a collaborative, accountable, and growth-minded team environment.
- Support business development through client relationship building, proposal strategy, interviews, presentations, networking, and identification of new and repeat work.
- Help clients pursue state, federal, and other funding opportunities that make critical infrastructure improvements possible.
What We’re Looking For:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California (or ability to obtain such a license within three months)
- 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably focused on municipal water, wastewater, utilities, treatment, conveyance, or related infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Strong technical background in project delivery from conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
- Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, technical reports, plans, specifications, and client presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, internal teams, and community stakeholders.
- A leadership style that balances technical confidence with collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and a genuine interest in helping others grow.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Work that matters: design infrastructure that supports clean water, public health, environmental protection, and resilient communities.
- Work alongside experienced leaders in a culture that values growth, mentorship, and giving employees the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a well-established local practice. Flexible schedule that supports both client service and work-life balance.
- Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.
- Generous PTO to recharge and maintain balance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
- A chance to grow with a company recognized for strong client retention, strategic growth, and continued expansion in the AEC industry.
Req ID:
11935
Benefits
- Work that matters: design infrastructure that supports clean water, public health, environmental protection, and resilient communities.
- Work alongside experienced leaders in a culture that values growth, mentorship, and giving employees the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a well-established local practice. Flexible schedule that supports both client service and work-life balance.
- Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.
- Generous PTO to recharge and maintain balance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
- A chance to grow with a company recognized for strong client retention, strategic growth, and continued expansion in the AEC industry.
About this role
Forsgren Associates is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams through the complete lifecycle of municipal infrastructure projects—from planning and design through permitting, construction, and closeout. You'd manage complex water and wastewater systems including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage, distribution networks, and rehabilitation work. The role requires you to be both a technical leader and trusted client advisor, balancing regulatory requirements, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder concerns while overseeing quality and deliverables across your projects.
This position calls for a PE-licensed civil engineer with 8+ years of progressive experience in municipal water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure. You'll need demonstrated competence in project delivery across all phases, proposal development, cost estimation, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams. Beyond technical expertise, the role emphasizes mentorship—you'll coach emerging engineers and project managers while fostering a collaborative, accountable team culture and supporting business development through client relationships and pursuit of funding opportunities.
The Sacramento office provides an in-office work environment with collaborative spaces, on-site fitness facilities, nearby trails and dining, and team amenities. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $200,000 annually, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA options, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with employer contribution. This is a role suited to someone who wants visible community impact, values mentoring others, and seeks to grow with an established firm known for strong client relationships and strategic expansion.
Typical pay for this role
$120,000
Typical range: $120,000 to $140,000
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