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Manager of Projects

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Job Location:

Milpitas, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150000 - 175000

Posted: 26 September 2026 (9 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 24 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PSI Water Technologies Inc. (PSI or the Company) a subsidiary of Cleanwater1 Inc. is a leader in water disinfection technologies and potable water mixing solutions for municipal clients. Cleanwater1 Inc. through its various operating subsidiaries is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment including on-site hypochlorite generation equipment polymer activation systems chemical feed systems and potable water mixing and treatment systems.

The Manager of Projects will be responsible for resource planning project delivery management oversight and all technical activities required to assure project scope accuracy and quality from conception to completion. This role requires a balance between technical and managerial business skills. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with customer-centric personality strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency. A preference will be provided to those that have been directly involved in developing technical support for similar products lines in the municipal or industrial market and have had applications engineering project engineering or project management experience with other closely related technologies. The Manager of Projects reports to the Director of Operations. This position will be based at PSIs office in Milpitas California.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for ensuring projects are planned monitored and executed in accordance with approved scope schedule budget and quality objectives proactively addressing risks and obstacles to maintain successful project delivery.
Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to leadership on project status department performance operational trends risks and improvement opportunities.
Review and interpret contract plans schematics and specifications to assess compatibility with proposed project scope equipment designs and operational requirements identifying and resolving potential conflicts.
Review and evaluate project deliverables to ensure accuracy quality completeness and alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
Mentor and provide regular performance feedback regular performance appraisals and on an as-needed basis performance improvement initiatives and disciplinary action.
Drive operational excellence by establishing best practices monitoring performance metrics and implementing process improvements that support consistent high-quality project execution.
Ensure effective communications and relationships between customer(s) and Project Management team are maintained.
Partner closely with Applications Engineering Service Engineering Operations and other key stakeholders to coordinate resources align priorities and ensure successful project execution.
Develop implement and maintain standardized project management methodologies guidelines templates and tools to support effective project execution meeting management task tracking communication and overall team performance.
Manage the day-to-day actions of the Project Management team to ensure high quality of project management execution assisting in managing projects as needed with department workflow.
Schedule and assign work to direct reporting staff based on their individual skills and workload.
Lead the Project Management team in identifying planning and executing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality of deliverables streamline processes and improve overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead and motivate diverse teams by leveraging individual strengths addressing skill gaps and adapting management approaches to maximize team performance and effectiveness.
Create and sustain an inclusive supportive environment that promotes employee confidence engagement psychological safety and professional growth.
Build a culture of trust accountability continuous learning and mutual respect that enables individuals and teams to perform at their highest potential.
Foster strong collaboration within the team and across cross-functional and interdepartmental partnerships to achieve shared business objectives.
Demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence including self-awareness empathy effective communication and sound interpersonal judgment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in construction management chemical or mechanical engineering or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Ability to interpret construction drawings including mechanical process and electrical.
5 years experience managing the implementation and support of projects with some element of construction.
5 years of department management experience for teams
Proficiency in Word Excel MS Projects.
Proficient in reviewing project specifications and plans.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with OEM project management.
PMP certification.
PE license.
Familiarity of the Percentage of Completion (PoC) method for recognizing revenue and expenses.
Familiarity with 2D AutoCAD and ERP Software.
Familiar with the municipal bid process.
Experience in the municipal water and/or wastewater industries.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit for long periods of time;
Regularly required to stand walk sit reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop or kneel talk and hear and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or controls;
Must be able to quickly respond (with the hand finger or foot) to a signal (sound light picture) when it appears;
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.;
Vision abilities required include close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus;
Ability to perform work under a variety of weather conditions;
Working on construction sites with exposures to dangerous conditions; and
Ability to look at computer monitors for much of the workday.

Work Location

Approximately 90% Office Setting.
Approximately 10% Customer Jobsites - May be exposed to a variety of weather elements as well as areas of high noise levels hazardous propellants chemicals and industrial facilities. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.
Exposure to liquid and dry chemicals and substances associated with water and wastewater treatment including permanganate polymers sodium hypochlorite and liquid ammonium sulfate among others.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is an exempt position. Compensation is dependent on skill level. The base salary range for this position is between $150000.00 and $175000.00 per year. Benefits package and incentives are provided. We generally offer employees working 21 hours per work or more medical dental vision along with voluntary ancillary benefits. The Company has a 401(k)-match program and has company-paid life and AD&D insurance available for eligible employees.

Cleanwater1 Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Cleanwater1 Inc. California Employee Privacy Notice is available at Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries maintain a drug-free workplace.

Pay Range:$150000 - $175000 per year

Required Experience:

Manager

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