Project Manager - Water Resources

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rim recruitment professionalsDaly City (CA)

Project Management Specialists Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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$113,000 - $160,000 per year

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About the role

Project Manager - Water Resources

Locations: Daly City, Davis, or Irvine, CAWill also consider Remote in CA only.

Type: Full-time

Salary: $113,000 - $160,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus. Final pay will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications. Lead high-impact groundwater and water resources projects for California clients, from early planning through implementation. You will report to a team leader and own both project management and technical direction. Your work will span Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance, groundwater basin characterization, water budgets and accounting frameworks, litigation support, and water supply planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership
Coordinate SGMA implementation across multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
Oversee hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical models, and client-directed management actions
Author technical memoranda, reports, and studies, including Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs), SGMA annual reports, and periodic GSP evaluations
Perform quality assurance and quality control on all project deliverables
Project and Client Management
Act as the primary client contact and lead meetings with clients and external parties
Plan, organize, and guide staff to deliver quality work on time and within budget
Manage schedules, budgets, invoicing, and monthly progress reports
Deliver presentations that make complex technical concepts clear to broad audiences
Business Development
Support client development, proposal writing, and conference presentations

Qualifications:

EducationBachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
Master's or PhD preferred
Experience 5+ years of relevant experience; 8+ years preferred for SGMA and related water resources projects
At least 2 years of proven project management experience

Preferred: a Master's or PhD plus professional registration, or 12+ years of professional experience where registration is not available for your degree Technical ExpertiseSGMA and Groundwater Sustainability Plans California groundwater and water planning regulations Quantitative analysis, including numerical modeling Land subsidence knowledge Data management and visualization, including ArcGISTechnical writing

Other Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, subconsultants, regulators, and the public
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across teams
A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive to keep learning and growing
A valid driver's license
Work Environment Overview
Fast-paced, dynamic setting
Travel up to 25% of the time, occasionally overnight, for client meetings and site visits
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and to sit or stand for extended periods

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee-owned firm with a strong commitment to work/life balance
Annual performance bonus and incentive compensation
Retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit sharing
Group medical, vision, and dental coverage
Career advancement and training opportunities

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