Capital Projects Manager (Water Facilities)
The ideal Capital Projects Manager is a collaborative, technically skilled project leader with extensive experience in managing the construction of complex water utility infrastructure projects. They bring expertise in construction management, project delivery, contractor oversight, contract administration, and with interpreting engineering documents, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects involving groundwater wells, booster stations, reservoirs, treatment plants, and other critical water facilities. A strong communicator and relationship builder, they excel at coordinating with engineering consultants, contractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and City staff to keep projects moving forward and achieve successful outcomes.
The successful candidate is a proactive problem solver who can navigate Pasadena’s procurement, contracting, budgeting, and approval processes while balancing competing priorities, addressing unforeseen construction challenges, and enforcing the City’s safety policies and goals. They understand the accountability and transparency that come with delivering highly visible public infrastructure projects and are motivated by the opportunity to help modernize aging water infrastructure and improve system reliability. Adaptable, organized, and solutions-oriented, the ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative public-sector environment and enjoys leading impactful projects from bidding and construction through completion.
Engineer (Water Facilities)
The ideal Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer with experience leading the design and construction support of complex water infrastructure projects, including groundwater wells, booster stations, reservoirs, treatment plants, and related facilities. They bring strong expertise in project management, contract administration, and engineering design, with the ability to oversee multiple projects while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.
A collaborative and solutions-oriented professional, the successful candidate excels at working with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and City staff while providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams. They are motivated by the opportunity to modernize aging infrastructure, improve system reliability, and support the long-term success of Pasadena’s water utility system.
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