Project Manager [Water/Wastewater Conveyance]

Company: Protouch Staffing
Location: Fountain Valley
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Conveyance Project Manager with 15 years of experience focused in the planning, design, and permitting of sustainable water resources; specifically relating to the conveyance and storage of wastewater, recycled water, and potable water. The position will also require specific knowledge of engineering design to perform a variety of analyses. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering with focused study and experience in water resources/water engineering, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proven problem-solving ability. The position requires the ability to work as both part of a team as well as self-directed. Functions of this position may include: 1) Serving as the technical lead, managing, guiding and interfacing with multi-disciplinary team members. 2) Overseeing the work of other engineers, CAD production staff and supporting disciplines. 3) Managing project schedules and budgets. 4) Performing quality control oversight of work performed by team members. 5) Monitoring all project activities and take any corrective action when necessary to assure quality completion and mitigation of risks. 6) System modeling. 7) Process calculations. 8) Hydraulic calculations and design. 9) Construction document preparation (specifications and drawings). 10) Technical writing, including interfacing with and integrating the work of others. 11) Cost estimating. 12) Field studies and site analysis. 13) Research / pilot testing. 14) Master planning. 15) Environmental permit application preparation and negotiation. 16) Coordination with process vendors and contractors. 17) Construction administration/support, including field site visits. 18) Client and team member engagement 19) Business development support, including proposal development This position requires a board knowledge of the civil engineering field along with specific knowledge of regulatory framework for projects in California (and Arizona, a plus) and those under US EPA federal regulation. The position will strategically apply sustainable design practices to a variety of water resources projects. Requirements · Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or related engineering field master's degree a plus. · 15 years of work experience · 2 years of experience as lead engineer/project manager · Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license (California preferred). · MS Office proficiency. · Working knowledge of AutoCAD. · Excellent communication skills including technical writing and presentations. · Ability to lead a project team and serve as lead contact to client. · Ability to work in a team environment and self-directed. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; color vision is very helpful. Occasional field work may be required and includes walking through uneven, rugged terrain, requiring good balance, ability to walk moderate to long distances, and good general vision and depth of field vision. Work Environment The noise level in the office work environment is moderate. May be required to work in external environment in all weather conditions. Company Description Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries. Company Description Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

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