Water Resources Project Manager

EKI Environment & Water•Daly City, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. The Water Resources Project Manager position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for project management and technical oversight of high-impact projects with California clients from initial project planning through implementation. Projects include Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance and implementation, groundwater basin characterization, development of water budgets and water accounting frameworks, litigation support, water supply planning, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience, with eight (8) or more years desirable for SGMA and related water resources projects
At least two (2) years of proven project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public as may be necessary to accomplish assigned objectives
Ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
Demonstrated time management skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
Strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
Great attitude and eagerness to learn
Current valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree preferred
Master's or PhD degree, and Professional Registration, or more than 12 years of demonstrated professional experience where Professional Registration is not available for degree, is desirable
Technical knowledge of SGMA, Groundwater Sustainability Plans, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, quantitative analysis (including numerical modeling), land subsidence, and technical writing
Knowledge of California groundwater and water planning regulations

Responsibilities

Coordinate SGMA implementation for groundwater basins across multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
Oversee hydrogeologic conceptual model development, water balances, numerical models, and projects and/or management actions deemed necessary by the client
Prepare well-written technical memorandums or reports and studies, including groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs), SGMA annual reports, and periodic evaluations of adopted GSPs
Point of Contact for client; coordinate and lead client meetings and related meetings and coordination with external parties
Plan, organize, and manage staff to deliver quality project work products on time and within budget
Prepare effective presentations that efficiently communicate complex technical concepts to a broad audience
Manage project schedules, budgets, invoice preparation, and monthly progress reports
Provide quality assurance and quality control on and review of project deliverables
Support business development, including client development, preparing proposals, and presenting at conferences
Other duties as required