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Water/Wastewater Project Manager

forsgrenassociates
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

When you join our team you won’t just be ‘going to work’. You’ll be helping grow a longstanding business while receiving the recognition and support your commitment to professional growth deserves.

If you’re looking for a place where your technical judgment matters, your work has visible community impact, and your career path can grow with the business, this could be a great next step.

We believe where you work matters. Our Sacramento office offers a collaborative atmosphere with plenty of natural light, an on-site fitness center with showers, complimentary loaner bikes to enjoy nearby trails, great restaurants within walking distance, a game room, putting green, and an outdoor BBQ area for team celebrations.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

What You’ll Lead:

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project life cycle; planning, alternatives analysis, design, permitting, bidding, construction support, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects such as treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, storage facilities, distribution and collection systems, conveyance pipelines, utility planning, modeling, and rehabilitation improvements.
  • Serve as a trusted client partner and primary point of contact, helping public agency and utility clients navigate technical, regulatory, budget, schedule, and stakeholder considerations.
  • Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risk strategies, technical deliverables, and quality expectations to keep projects moving forward successfully.
  • Provide technical leadership and QA/QC review for plans, specifications, opinions of probable cost, reports, permits, and construction-phase engineering support.
  • Mentor and coach engineers, designers, and emerging project managers while creating a collaborative, accountable, and growth-minded team environment.
  • Support business development through client relationship building, proposal strategy, interviews, presentations, networking, and identification of new and repeat work.
  • Help clients pursue state, federal, and other funding opportunities that make critical infrastructure improvements possible.

What We’re Looking For:

  • S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California
  • 8 years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably focused on municipal water, wastewater, utilities, treatment, conveyance, or related infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Strong technical background in project delivery from conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
  • Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, technical reports, plans, specifications, and client presentations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, internal teams, and community stakeholders.
  • A leadership style that balances technical confidence with collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and a genuine interest in helping others grow.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Work that matters: design infrastructure that supports clean water, public health, environmental protection, and resilient communities.
  • Work alongside experienced leaders in a culture that values growth, mentorship, and giving employees the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a well-established local practice. Flexible schedule that supports both client service and work-life balance.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.
  • Generous PTO to recharge and maintain balance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
  • A chance to grow with a company recognized for strong client retention, strategic growth, and continued expansion in the AEC industry.
Apex Job Title: Project Manager

Req ID: 

11935

 

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Annual Expected Pay Range

$130,000 - $200,000 USD

Salary : $130,000

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