Project Manager

• Industrial Water/Wastewater Brown and Caldwell life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, California, Walnut Creek 201 North Civic Drive (Show on map) Aug 15, 2026 Description The Project Manager position is charged with leading the growth and development of industrial water projects within BC's Private Sector Business Unit (PSBU) through the application of knowledge and expertise in the field of water and wastewater engineering, client services and project management.

This role requires experience with projects through Issued for Construction design phase. The PM will also support the firm's prominence in IW through application of best technical, project management and client services practices and through the strategic vision, persuasive leadership, coordination with multiple groups within BC and application of necessary directive efforts. The PM is an engaged and action-oriented position who will make decisions based on significant expertise and experience in the subject matter, instinct, and in coordination with PSBU leadership. The PM will develop and implement project delivery strategies and tactics in collaboration with PSBU, Design Services, and design/build leaders. TheProject Managerroleinvolvesplanning, executing, and overseeing projectsso that theyare completedon time, within budget,while meetingqualitystandards and health and safety requirements. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to define project scope, setobjectives,allocateresources, and develop detailed project plans. The role monitors progress, manages risksand change, resolves challenges, and communicates with stakeholders to provide regular updates. The rolemanagesmoderately complex projects. This role will typically manage small to mid-size projects and is expected to independently deliver results with minimal supervision, while progressively increasing revenue responsibility. Responsibilities Responsibilitiesincludethe followingfor deliveringday-to-day operations forsmall tomid-sized projects: Project team leadership expectations: Set direction:

Support definingobjectives, decision-making processes, schedules,budgetsand success factors.

Assistteam by providing clarity on what theobjectivesare for an assignment, how decisions will be made, development of schedules and budgets, and what critical success factors the client is trying to achieve.

Communicate:

Helpestablisheffective communication methods for team standups, technical/design decisions, and client interactions.

Support Team Motivation:

Assist in empowering team members, resolving conflicts, providingfeedbackand celebrating success.

Establish Trust:

Demonstrateintegrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, and transparency.

Create a safe environment:

Support andassistin providing an atmosphere where ideas and creativity thrive.

Embrace thought and experience diversity:

Support an environment where diverse backgrounds, geographies, and different perspectives are all heard,respectedand considered.

Developprojectteam members:

Supportprojectteam development by contributing to continuous learning, skillsdevelopmentand mentoring. Execution of BC's project delivery requirements:

Scope:

Collaborate and prepare detailed scopes of work to set clear expectations and prevent project overruns.

Develop clear assumptions and limitations and set realistic expectations and a solid pathway todeliveringquality work successfully.

Schedule:

Collaborate on the development and maintenance of project schedulestoprovide fortimelyresource allocation and delivery.

Recommend andassistimplementation ofscheduledelaymitigation measuresasneeded.

Budget:

Developand collaborate on work breakdown structures and project budgets aligned with scope and schedule tosetprojectsup forfinancial success.

Managebudgeton project tomeetplannedproject performance metrics.

Quality Management:

Create,implementandmonitorquality management plans and processes to enhance client trust, minimize deficiencies, incorporate our standards and quality reviewprocessesand collaborate with team members to contribute to quality.

Change Management:

Identifyand manage internal and external changes to mitigate risks.

Identifyand recommendchangemanagement, in collaboration with project team, prepare the scope and budget for the changeorder, and gain client endorsement and approval for the change to minimize financial and execution risk to BC.

Risk Management:

Ability toidentifyrisks, develop risk mitigationstrategiesand perform ongoing risk monitoring and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

Identifyand escalate risks, collaborate withteamsto prepare mitigation strategies for each risk, monetization of each risk, and update the risk profile on the project throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Health & Safety:

Lead by example and follow BC policy and client requirements for health and safety.

Lead development and implementation of health and safety plans per theprojectspecific requirements.

Manage external resources:

includingthird parties/vendors to deliver successfully on their contracted scope, quality,budget, and schedule.

Delivery of Project and Business Performance Metrics:

Leadachievement of project goals related to scope, schedule,budgetand quality.

Monitor profitability through routine earned value analysis and compliance, business revenueforecastingandtimelyinvoicing/collections.

Client Service and Sales/Marketing Support and Engagement:

Ability to build successful relationships with Clients, while collaborating with client service managers and project teams to assess client satisfaction.

Monitor and share clients' critical success factorsforproject success and client satisfaction. Flexibility to adapt and execute variousadditionalassignments based on evolving needs. Mentorship May provide mentorship, guidance,supportand knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow in their roles. Skills and Competencies Solid knowledge of project management tools and techniques, including project planning, budgetmanagementand risk management. Strong budget,qualityand change management skills, Understanding ofquality and change management tools,techniquesand processes. Understanding ofcontract management and client service. Strong business acumen and understanding of financial performanceand revenue generation.andhow individual projects fit into larger organizational goals. Proficientincommunication,clientserviceand engagement skills. Proficientteam/staff management skills to build andmaintainstrong staff relationships. Experience Typically, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experiencesuccessfullymanagingprojects ofincreasingcomplexity.

Specifically:

Competency in development and monitoring of project schedules Competency in development and monitoring of project budgets Experience with risk management concepts Experiencecollaborating with cross functional teams. Proven experience in project planning, risk and change management, and contract managementofsmallto mid-size projects. Education Abachelor's degreeinprojectmanagement,engineering,or businessadministrationor equivalent relevant experience isrequired. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure for the private sector MS in engineering PE registration Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with construction and/or operations phase of water treatment projects. High level of emotional intelligence Process engineering for treatment of water and wastewater Design delivery Private Sector market perspective

• especially Energy, data centers, or mining Nation-wide experience and network and willing to travel throughout the US. Strategic, open-minded thinker
• Ability to think beyond standard Brown and Caldwell boundaries and assumptions, tireless in getting additional information to develop possible strategies. Can-do approach
• Pragmatic and enthusiastic.

Demonstrated team player and builder. Recognized in client organization associations and in professional engineering circles. Proficient in managing and delivering projects. Capable of understanding and applying technologies commonly used in industrial water applications.

Salary Range:

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A:

$95,000

• $129,000

Location B:

$104,000

• $142,000

Location C:

$114,000

• $155,000 You can view which BC location applies to you here.

If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to

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