Water and Wastewater Project Manager, PE

About this role

Location: Roseville, California, serving Greater Sacramento and Placer County

Department: Engineering

Lead water distribution, sewer, pump station and treatment projects for municipal and utility clients across Greater Sacramento as a Water and Wastewater Project Manager, PE, in our Roseville office.

You will help build and direct our growing Northern California water practice, with the backing of a respected three state firm.

Compensation: $140,000 to $185,000 base salary, plus annual bonus.

Why This Role at Lumos

• Help build, direct, and advance our water and wastewater technical focus group in Northern California.
• Lead utility work from master plans and modeling to pump stations and treatment facilities.
• Combine the agility of a growing local team with the backing of a three state firm.
• Grow your leadership role in a firm that invests heavily in professional development.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to help build, direct, and advance this technical focus group in Northern California from our Roseville office. This position requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.

The Water and Wastewater Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting projects for our water and wastewater clients throughout our current service territory, including water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, booster pump stations, lift stations, storage facilities, master plans, water/sewer modeling, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

As a leadership position within the company, the Project Manager promotes and develops new and repeat business opportunities that are in alignment with Lumos & Associates’ strategies and goals.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and

skills

• Strong technical background in water and wastewater design and construction management experience and have a demonstrated ability to serve in responsible charge capacity for water and wastewater projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information in public forums as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
• Possess a high level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several tasks/projects concurrently.
• Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.
• Possess vision to help grow and direct the water/wastewater technical focus group in close coordination with the Lumos Group Manager consistent with our strategic plan and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and direct the project design team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff.
• Provide technical review (QA/QC) of projects.
• Serve as the primary contact with clients.
• Provide leadership in the development of new business and promoting repeat and referral business.
• Prepare and review project proposals, qualification statements, promotional materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of related water/wastewater engineering design and related management experience.
• California P.E. license
• Experience working in and managing a team of technical staff in multiple disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public/client presentations.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.

About Lumos & Associates

Lumos & Associates brings civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying and mapping, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and construction management under one roof, with offices in Reno, Carson City, Fallon, South Lake Tahoe, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and Boise. We invest heavily in professional development and operate under five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride.

Benefits Offered to Eligible Full Time Employees

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous company matched 401(k) with a Roth provision
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance and short and long term disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• A community driven culture that values balance and professional growth

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

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