Drinking Water Project Manager
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients communities and the planet.
Just to name a few these projects may include:
- Drinking water distribution capacity analysis and design
- Drinking water treatment system upgrades
- PFAS treatment systems
- Lead and Copper Rule project initiatives
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:
- Managing and executing work on water system design planning and construction projects by leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants.
- Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches on larger projects.
- Scheduling and tracking project budgets milestones and deliverables.
- Utilizing Woodard & Currans Project Management Framework to execute all projects.
- Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses.
- Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery
- Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner
- Visiting client sites for meetings proposal development and/or to observe the status of construction projects.
- Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents.
- Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials
- Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met.
- Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects.
- Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards.
- Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.
- Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager.
What you will need to succeed:
- 10 - 20 years of consulting engineering experience.
- A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island Connecticut Florida or California (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
- The successful candidate will have project management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal drinking water systems
- Ability to manage multiple projects with demonstrated strong project management skills
- Well-versed in state and federal regulations.
- Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs.
- Excellent writing communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders.
- Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope budget and schedules.
Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)
As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace Woodard & Curran uses aMutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.
What this means:
- MDR applies to both you and the Company
- Most workplace-related disputes are resolved throughbinding arbitration rather than court proceedings
- Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement
If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.
Review the full agreement here:Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
- 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
- Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
- Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
- Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
- Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
- Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
- Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
- Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
- Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Workplace Information
E-Verify Participation
Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.
View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Beth Sweitzer.
View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
View the Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.
As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow contribute fully and deliver meaningful impact.
Recruitment Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.
Text Message Communication Notice:
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g. application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.
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