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Dudek · 1 month ago

Senior Project Manager – Water, Wastewater & Recycled Water Treatment Systems

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

18+ years exp

Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide in the water and wastewater sectors. They are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex treatment and conveyance projects that strengthen community resilience and support sustainable infrastructure throughout California and the Western U.S.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and implementation of water, wastewater, recycled water, and advanced treatment facilities

Manage multi-disciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and controls engineering, including close coordination with Dudek’s in-house hydrogeology, environmental and other professionals

Oversee preparation of technical documents including basis-of-design reports, P&IDs, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting packages

Drive project performance with full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risk management, QA/QC, and change control

Build and maintain strong client relationships with municipal agencies, special districts, and regional utilities

Represent Dudek in workshops, stakeholder engagements, and project meetings

Mentor less-tenured engineers, supporting their growth and reinforcing Dudek’s People First and employee-owner culture

Contribute to strategic pursuits, including proposal development and interview participation, for large capital projects across California and the US

Qualification

California Professional Engineer (PE)Water/Wastewater Treatment SystemsTechnical Expertise in Treatment ProcessesRegulatory Framework ProficiencyProject ManagementClient Service SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (M.S. preferred)

California Professional Engineer (PE) license

18+ years of experience delivering water, wastewater, or recycled water treatment systems

Proven success managing in excess of $2M to $5M municipal capital improvement projects

Technical expertise in treatment processes (e.g., filtration, GAC, IX, biological treatment, disinfection, RO/NF, brine management, recycled water compliance)

Proficiency with California water/wastewater regulatory frameworks (SWRCB, DDW, RWQCB)

Strong communication, leadership, and client service skills with an 'owner mindset.'

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple practices in a fast-moving, enjoyable, employee-owned organization

Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment