Water/Wastewater Project Manager at Forsgren Associates, Inc.

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Lead:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project life cycle; planning, alternatives analysis, design, permitting, bidding, construction support, commissioning, and closeout.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risk strategies, technical deliverables, and quality expectations to keep projects moving forward successfully.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership and QA/QC review for plans, specifications, opinions of probable cost, reports, permits, and construction-phase engineering support.</li> <li>Mentor and coach engineers, designers, and emerging project managers while creating a collaborative, accountable, and growth-minded team environment.</li> <li>Support business development through client relationship building, proposal strategy, interviews, presentations, networking, and identification of new and repeat work.</li> <li>Help clients pursue state, federal, and other funding opportunities that make critical infrastructure improvements possible.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California (or ability to obtain such a license within three months)</li> <li>8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably focused on municipal water, wastewater, utilities, treatment, conveyance, or related infrastructure projects.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.</li> <li>Strong technical background in project delivery from conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.</li> <li>Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, technical reports, plans, specifications, and client presentations.</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, internal teams, and community stakeholders.</li> <li>A leadership style that balances technical confidence with collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and a genuine interest in helping others grow.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why You’ll Love Working Here:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work that matters: design infrastructure that supports clean water, public health, environmental protection, and resilient communities.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.</li> <li>Generous PTO to recharge and maintain balance.</li> <li>401(k) plan with employer contribution.</li> <li>A chance to grow with a company recognized for strong client retention, strategic growth, and continued expansion in the AEC industry.</li> </ul> <div data-ccp-timestamp="1739557098598"> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 263pt;" width="351"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 14.25pt;"> <td style="width: 263pt; height: 14.25pt;" width="351" height="19">Apex Job Title: Project Manager</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Req ID:&nbsp;</p> <table width="151"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="151">11935</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div> <p>&nbsp;#LI-EK1</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Annual Expected Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$130,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div>