Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the Role

The role involves leading water and wastewater projects—including treatment facilities, pipelines, and pump stations—through all phases from planning and design to permitting, construction, and commissioning. The manager will ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while providing technical guidance on treatment processes, pipeline design, and pump‑station operations, and will coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to define objectives and deliverables. • Lead water and wastewater treatment, pipeline, and pump‑station projects in San Diego. • Manage all project phases from planning and design through permitting, construction, and commissioning. • Ensure schedules and budgets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards. • Provide technical expertise on treatment processes, pipeline design, and pump‑station operations. • Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to define scope and deliverables. • Develop project management plans covering resource allocation, risk mitigation, and quality control. • Prepare and review proposals, cost estimates, technical specifications, and schedules. • Monitor progress, track milestones, and facilitate communication among team members and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸water treatment
• ▸pipeline design
• ▸pump stations
• ▸project management
• ▸client coordination
• ▸budget control

What You Bring

Kimley‑Horn’s San Diego office is hiring a Project Manager with more than eight years of experience to join its Water/Wastewater team in San Diego, California. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering (or a related field) and possess at least eight years of industry experience, preferably with a focus on treatment, pipeline, or pump‑station projects. Required skills include proven project‑management expertise, strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater systems, proficiency with project‑management software, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. A California Professional Engineer license is preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental engineering or related discipline. • Minimum eight years of water/wastewater industry experience, focused on treatment, pipelines, or pump stations. • Demonstrated project‑management success with budgeting and resource allocation. • Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and related regulations. • Proficiency with project‑management software tools. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • California PE license preferred.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸8+ years
• ▸project management
• ▸water treatment
• ▸pm software
• ▸california pe

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 and positions the professional within a firm that values people, clients, and employee growth. Kimley‑Horn is recognized for its strong culture, high employee retention, and a long‑standing presence on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 2‑to‑1 company match on retirement contributions up to 4 % of compensation, low‑cost health, dental and vision plans, flexible time‑off policies, financial wellness programs such as student‑loan matching and performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and family‑friendly options like new‑parent leave and childcare resources. • 2‑to‑1 company match on retirement contributions up to 4 % of compensation plus profit sharing. • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Flexible time‑off including personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Financial wellness programs such as student‑loan matching, 401(k) contributions, and performance bonuses. • Professional development resources like tuition reimbursement and internal training. • Family‑friendly policies including new‑parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare support.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time