• Water Resources Project Manager

    MetaOption, LLC (San Luis Obispo, CA)


    Water Resources Project Manager

     

    Remote Status - No Remote

     

    Relocation Paid - No

    Job Description

    You’ll take ownership of complex water resource challenges, manage multi-faceted projects, and mentor design staff—while building strong client and public agency relationships. If you’re passionate about hydrology, hydraulics, and sustainable water solutions, this is the role where your expertise will truly make an impact.

    Key Responsibilities

    As a Water Resources Project Manager, you will:

    + Lead and supervise water resources design staff, including mentoring, training, and quality control reviews.

    + Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.

    + Prepare drainage studies, detention basin designs, riverine hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping, and FEMA compliance documentation.

    + Oversee stream restoration, sediment transport modeling, stormwater quality, and LID/BMP design.

    + Ensure compliance with RWQCB and SWRCB regulations, TMDL programs, and HMP requirements.

    + Coordinate with clients, public agencies, and in-house teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

    + Respond to RFPs/SOQs, prepare presentations, and participate in client interviews for public works projects.

    Technical Proficiencies

    + Software: SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcMAP v10+, Geo-RAS/Geo-HMS, Microstation, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, WSPGW, LSPC/SUSTAIN.

    + Design Expertise: Drainage master planning, riverine hydraulics, stormwater quality modeling, floodplain mapping, LID design, and FEMA submittals (including LOMCs).

    + Leadership: Strong decision-making skills, independent thought, and proven project team supervision.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required; Master’s preferred.

    + California Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

    + 6+ years of water resources engineering experience.

    + 2+ years of project management experience, including supervision of design staff and coordination with subconsultants.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent contracts and client relationships.

    + A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

    Preferred Certifications & Skills:

    + Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), PMP, LEED, ENV-SP, CPESC, QSD, or QSP.

    + Recent Central Coast California project experience and knowledge of Post-Construction Requirements (PCRs).

    + Programming skills (plus but not required).

     

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