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Project Manager Water / Wastewater

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Orange, CA
Mid level
Orange, CA
Mid level
Manage water/wastewater engineering projects, ensure schedules and budgets are met, provide technical input, and lead project teams. Communicate with clients and oversee project execution.
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Company Description

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

Wastewater: We specialize in advanced wastewater treatment solutions, offering everything from primary treatments to complex, advanced systems, including enhanced nutrient removal and advanced biosolids processes. Our focus on energy efficiency not only lowers costs but also improves services for our clients. Join us in delivering sustainable wastewater management, integrating your innovative ideas into projects that make an impact.

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Project Manager (PM) with a water/wastewater engineering background to work on small to large-sized projects for Orange County Sanitation District (OC San). This Project Manager will be Client-facing and assisting OC San achieve ongoing, near-term, and long-term project and program goals. This position will be based at OC San Plant 1 in Fountain Valley, California.

The individual in this position will provide a proven ability to manage and execute water or wastewater engineering projects by collaborating with Clients, developing and promoting sound engineering solutions, and encouraging teamwork and cooperation across various engineering departments/disciplines. In this Project Manager role, this individual will help OC San complete projects, identify issues, and develop project and program goals. This Project Manager will work with, and sometimes act as, a project engineer/technical lead, and will interface with OC San design, construction , and operations and maintenance (O&M) teams. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Familiarity with wastewater treatment plant processes, facilities, and construction management will offer an advantage for the individual when interfacing with OC San.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serves as project manager on various scales of projects as needed by clients.
  • Manages technical and non-technical staff on multi-disciplinary design and construction administration efforts.
  • Ensures project schedules and budgets are maintain progress towards goals established by clients.
  • Makes decisions on project direction in order to satisfy needs of clients.
  • Provides guidance and technical input to studies, reports and designs.
  • Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
  • Approves and signs off on work as needed.
  • Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
  • Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet project requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related engineering field and 6 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and design, including project analysis, feasibility, and budgeting required or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in California, or able to obtain within six months of hiring date
  • Valid Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Requirements

  • Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Ability to lead a project team, act as a client facing representative of AECOM, identify resourcing needs, act as a hiring manager, mentor staff, and build an team of engineers, inspectors, and construction managers to take projects from the planning phase through construction and commissioning.
  • Familiarity with wastewater treatment plant facilities, processes, and construction management.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in California, or able to obtain within six months of hiring date
  • Excellent written and oral communication, quantitative and interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
  • Proactive on assignments and demonstrate initiative
  • Familiarity with OC San procedures is highly desirable but not necessary.
  • Must work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines
  • Proficient/knowledgeable with CAD and design software (Civil 3D, Bentley Design Suites, Water CAD, Sewer CAD, ARC GIS, etc.)

Additional Information

  • No relocation is available for this role
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Top Skills

Arc Gis
Bentley Design Suites
Cad
Civil 3D
Sewer Cad
Water Cad

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