Job Details

Project Manager - Municipal Infrastructure - Water/Wastewater

Location: Richmond, CA
Compensation: $125,000 - $165,000 USD

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead municipal infrastructure projects in the Greater Los Angeles area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil construction, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and diverse teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful public works projects with a focus on safety, quality, and long-term sustainability.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of construction project management experience for a General Contractor
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure and process mechanical systems
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on active job sites
• Solid knowledge of civil infrastructure: earthwork, structural concrete, underground utilities, mechanical systems
• Proven ability to manage contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project budgets
• Skilled in schedule development, cost control, and manpower planning
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety compliance and job site best practices
• Comfortable supervising and mentoring engineers and field staff

• Familiarity with sustainability practices (QSP, SWPPP, LEED)
• Proficiency with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Primavera, etc.
• Background in preconstruction, client proposals, or business development

• Oversee and execute all phases of municipal infrastructure projects from preconstruction through close-out
• Set the strategic tone for projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and procurement activities in collaboration with superintendents and trade partners
• Manage job-specific buyouts and submittals in coordination with estimating and executive teams
• Monitor and control project budgets, change orders, and financial forecasting
• Implement safety, quality control, and environmental programs with site leadership
• Conduct regular site visits and meetings to ensure progress, safety, and quality standards are met
• Foster positive working relationships with clients, consultants, and agency stakeholders
• Coordinate internal teams, including Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and Accountants
• Ensure strict compliance with contractual obligations and notice provisions
• Report progress and key metrics to the Project Executive
• Represent the company's values with professionalism, reliability, and a can-do attitude