Water Resources Project Manager

MBC Talent Connections • Daly City, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Take the lead on 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience; 8+ years preferred for SGMA and related water resources projects
• At least 2 years of proven project management experience
• SGMA and Groundwater Sustainability Plans
• California groundwater and water planning regulations
• Quantitative analysis, including numerical modeling
• Land subsidence
• Data management and visualization, including ArcGIS
• Technical writing
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD preferred
• Master's or PhD plus professional registration, or 12+ years of professional experience where registration is not available for your degree

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Support client development, proposal writing, and conference presentations

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Incentive compensation
• Retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) profit sharing
• Group medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Career advancement and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior