Water Resources Project Manager

Water Resources Project Manager Environmental & Water Resources Consulting Full-time Irvine, CA | Davis, CA | Daly City, CA | Pasadena, CA We are an employee-owned engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients across the United States. We're looking for an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to join our team and help drive meaningful improvements in water management strategies and practices. This role reports to a Team Leader and oversees projects from initial planning through feasibility analysis, design, implementation, and completion. Project work spans SGMA compliance and implementation, groundwater basin characterization, water budgets and accounting frameworks, groundwater flow and constituent transport modeling, water supply planning, production well design, potable reuse planning, litigation support, and more. What You'll Do Plan, organize, and manage project deliverables to ensure timely delivery, technical quality, and on-budget execution Oversee development and/or implementation of hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical models, well siting, and groundwater recharge studies Interpret technical analysis results and form defensible conclusions Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently Prepare technical memorandums, reports, and studies - including groundwater sustainability plans, water supply assessments, urban water management plans, integrated plans, water transfer analyses, and conservation programs Develop and deliver effective presentations that communicate complex technical problems to broad audiences Coordinate and facilitate meetings with clients and external stakeholders Maintain project schedules and budgets; prepare monthly progress reports Provide quality assurance and quality control review of project deliverables What We're Looking For Education Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field Master's degree preferred Experience & Skills Minimum 4 years of experience as an engineer, planner, or hydrogeologist on water resources projects; 8+ years desirable 3+ years of project management experience desirable Technical proficiency in numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW, IWFM), water resources planning, data management and visualization, and ArcGIS Proficiency with Python or R, and Surfer preferred Knowledge of California groundwater and water planning regulations - including SGMA, the Urban Water Management Planning Act, and/or SB 610 - preferred Professional Registration (PE, PG, or similar) desirable; or 12+ years of demonstrated professional experience OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills - able to coordinate effectively with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and the public Ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate across project teams Demonstrated time management skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail Genuine desire to grow professionally and personally Valid driver's license required Work Environment & Travel Fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent deadlines Occasional travel (up to 25%), including overnight, for client meetings and site visits Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a stationary position for extended periods Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $107,000 - $150,000 annually Annual incentive compensation based on personal and firm performance As an employee-owned firm, eligible employees participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) + 401(k) profit-sharing contributions Comprehensive group medical, vision, and dental benefits Outstanding training and career advancement opportunities Strong commitment to work/life balance We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or military service. Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Heavy Civil Project Manager Baltimore, MD USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Water Resources Engineer Orlando/West Palm beach USA GBP 90000 - GBP 120000 Civil Engineer Orlando USA GBP 140000 - GBP 180000 General Superintendent Hampton, VA USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Heavy Civil Project Manager USA GBP 90 - GBP 140000 H&H Engineer USA USD 140000 - USD 180000 Project Superintendent Water/Wastewater USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Water Resource Project Executive USA Negotiable Stream Design Lead Nashville USA Negotiable Jobs