Water/Wastewater Project Manager

AECOM • Oakland, CA

2h • $145,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support projects across Northern California. This role will lead the planning, design, and construction of upgrades and new infrastructure for water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout the region.

This position offers flexibility to be based anywhere in Northern California, with regular visits to client project sites.

This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise and project management leadership, with a deep understanding of California water regulations and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through complex infrastructure programs. The selected candidate will play a key role in delivering sustainable, regulatory-compliant solutions while advancing innovative treatment technologies.

This is an opportunity to work on some of California’s most transformative water infrastructure projects while growing technical leadership and business development responsibilities.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering (or related engineering field) and 8 years of experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing large-scale treatment plant projects ($1M+).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California
• Strong technical background in wastewater treatment processes, advanced water recycling, nutrient management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success managing scope, schedule, and budgets on complex infrastructure projects.
• Active involvement or leadership within industry organizations such as California Water Environment Association, Water Environment Federation, Water Reuse Association or Bay Area Clean Water Agencies.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong client-focused mindset.
• Ability to work remotely within Northern California with travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for water and wastewater treatment facility projects across California, leading efforts from planning and alternatives analysis through design, construction, and commissioning.
• Provide strong technical leadership in treatment processes, hydraulics, nutrient removal, biosolids management, advanced water purification (DPR/IPR/AWTP), and collection systems.
• Ensure compliance with current and emerging California water quality and environmental regulations.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams (process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C) to deliver high-quality, coordinated design solutions.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies; monitor performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead client engagement, presentations, and stakeholder coordination, including regulatory agencies and public outreach efforts.
• Support business development activities including proposal preparation, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Regularly visit project sites across Northern California to oversee progress and maintain strong client relationships.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

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