What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Industry position at D and H Water Systems?
Position Overview
D&H Water Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee all phases of water and wastewater projects from preconstruction through start up and commissioning. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring successful project execution, including schedule management, budget control, contractor coordination, fabrication oversight, and client communication.
This position requires a highly organized and self-motivated professional capable of managing multiple concurrent projects while fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage complex projects to completion.
Key Competencies
Independent Leadership
Demonstrates the ability to plan, manage, and execute projects with minimal supervision. Takes full ownership of project scope, schedule, and deliverables, ensuring accountability throughout each phase.
Collaborative Management
Builds and maintains strong, cooperative relationships with internal teams, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers. Promotes transparent communication and a unified approach to achieving project objectives.
Strategic Problem-Solving
Applies sound judgment and analytical skills to resolve project challenges effectively. Maintains composure and professionalism while implementing timely and practical solutions.
Organizational Excellence
Manages competing priorities and multiple project timelines with precision. Exhibits a structured approach to project tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of project execution, independently managing projects from initiation through closeout.
- Support assigned salesperson with quotation requests, project documentation review, bid preparation, and client communication.
- Consistently deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Supervise and mentor Jr. Project Managers, providing direction, feedback, and professional development support.
- Contribute to proposal pricing strategies, cost proposal preparation, and contract risk assessments.
- Coordinate with the Shop Foreman to oversee fabrication activities, manage production schedules, and meet key delivery deadlines.
- Serve as liaison among internal administrative teams, sales managers, and field personnel to ensure seamless collaboration across departments.
- Follow internal processes to ensure quality delivery of projects for client.
- Exhibit professionalism, leadership, and a results-driven mindset across all project activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in related field preferred such as Business, Engineering, Construction Management, etc.
- Minimum of five (5-10) years of project management experience in the water or wastewater industry.
- Proven ability to interpret project plans and specifications.
- Comprehensive understanding of project processes, including takeoffs, proposals, submittals, and fabrication coordination.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF markups).
- Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
About D&H Water Systems
D&H Water Systems is a manufacturer’s representative in the municipal water and wastewater industries. Based in Oceanside, California, we proudly serve California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico with a focus on chemical feed and disinfection, systems integration, flow metering, contaminant removal, and more. Our goal is to provide municipalities, consulting engineers, and contractors with technically advanced solutions and exceptional customer service. We are committed to offering the latest technologies and products, ensuring that your water systems are efficient, reliable, and future-ready.
Our sister company, Big Wave Water Technologies, designs and manufactures advanced tank mixing and dosing systems for potable water storage applications. Product offers include tank mixers, aeration blowers, and Chloramine Boosting Systems (CBS), and are distributed nationwide through our representative network.
Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays / 3 weeks PTO