Senior Project Manager – Water, Wastewater & Recycled Water

Dudek

. Lead and grow Dudek’s Treatment Team across California .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $195,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing water, wastewater, and recycled water treatment projects, with a strong focus on compliance with California regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive business development, and cultivate client relationships while ensuring high-quality technical deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California Professional Engineer (PE) License15+ Years of Relevant Treatment ExperienceStrong Understanding of Treatment TechnologiesExperience Managing Municipal Capital Improvement ProjectsWorking Proficiency with California Regulatory Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Water TreatmentWastewater TreatmentRecycled Water ComplianceFiltrationGACIon ExchangeBiological TreatmentDisinfectionRO/NFMBR

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationClient Relationship DevelopmentMentoringStrategic Advising

Tools & Technologies

Basis-of-Design ReportsP&IDsDesign DrawingsSpecificationsCost EstimatesPermitting Packages

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Civil EngineeringB.S. in Environmental EngineeringB.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Chemical EngineeringValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Municipal AgenciesSpecial DistrictsRegulatory AgenciesCalifornia Funding ProgramsSRFProposition 1WIFIAConstruction ManagementDesign-BuildProgressive Design-Build

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow Dudek’s Treatment Team across California
Set strategy, expand technical capabilities, and drive long-term growth of treatment services
Serve as a senior-level technical and strategic advisor for treatment services
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Electrical, Planning, and Environmental teams on multidisciplinary offerings
Mentor, develop, recruit, and retain engineers
Lead business development, client relationship development, pursuit strategy, proposal development, and interviews
Cultivate opportunities with municipal agencies, special districts, and regional regulatory agencies
Represent Dudek through conferences, technical presentations, and professional organizations
Lead planning, design, and implementation of water, wastewater, recycled water, and advanced treatment facilities
Manage technical deliverables including basis-of-design reports, P&IDs, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting packages
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk management, QA/QC, and change control
Manage multidisciplinary civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and controls engineering teams
Coordinate with in-house hydrogeology and environmental professionals
Direct and manage subconsultants
Support client meetings, project sites, and industry engagement throughout California

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering required
California Professional Engineer (PE) license
15+ years of relevant water, wastewater, recycled water, or treatment experience
Experience managing municipal capital improvement projects, including projects in the $2 million to $5 million range
Strong understanding of treatment technologies, including filtration, GAC, ion exchange, biological treatment, disinfection, RO/NF, MBR, brine management, and recycled water compliance
Working proficiency with California regulatory frameworks and agencies, including SWRCB, DWR, DDW, and RWQCB requirements
Experience supporting projects funded through SRF, Proposition 1, WIFIA, and similar programs
Strong communication, leadership, and client skills with an owner mindset
Valid driver's license and active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
Successful completion of pre-employment drug test and background check
Preferred: 18+ years of relevant experience
Preferred: M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Preferred: Advanced treatment design and implementation experience, including MBR and potable reuse
Preferred: Experience with major California funding programs
Preferred: Construction management, commissioning, or startup experience
Preferred: Experience with alternative delivery, including design-build and progressive design-build
U.S. work authorization required

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned firm
Remote arrangements can be accommodated for the right candidate
Travel within California in support of client meetings, project sites, and industry engagement
Equal opportunities and commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace