Surface Water Program Manager

Role Overview

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct and indirect reports across multiple service lines.
• Oversee a high-volume portfolio of construction stormwater-related projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability tracking.
• Optimize resource allocation through collaboration with Surface Water Managers and Practice Leaders.
• Cultivate and maintain trusted adviser relationships with key clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact, responding quickly to evolving client needs.
• Lead project pursuits, including proposal development and interview presentations.
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences, boards, and technical committees to strengthen industry presence and secure new work.
• Identify emerging industry needs and contribute to thought leadership through technical articles and presentations.
• Cross-market additional company services to enhance client value and expand opportunities.
• Provide guidance on California stormwater regulations, including MS4 permits, industrial stormwater requirements, and construction stormwater compliance.
• Support the development of innovative solutions to meet evolving regulatory and client needs.

Requirements

• Prior project management experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience with California stormwater regulations, permits, and compliance programs.
• Strong skills in proposal development, project financial management, and staff coaching.
• Demonstrated adaptability and comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with the California Construction General Permit (Order No. 2022-0057-DWQ).
• QSD and QSP certifications strongly desired, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience engaging with industry organizations and supporting business development initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Project Manager Bonuses