Senior Program Manager – Water Well Engineering & Capital Projects (Chico)
$185,000–$255,000 year
Hybrid · Los Angeles, California, United States or San Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Program Manager – Water Well Engineering & Capital Projects leads full lifecycle delivery of potable water wells, well rehabilitation, and groundwater infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction, and startup. Oversees design, drilling plans, construction methodologies, and rehabilitation strategies; coordinates with engineering, environmental, operations, and construction teams; directs drilling contractors, hydrogeologists, engineering consultants, and construction partners; maintains integrated schedules, risk registers, budgets, and Power BI dashboards; manages contract performance, scope changes, and field issues; ensures compliance with engineering standards and California well permitting processes (CEQA, county permits, RWQCB-related conditions, environmental health requirements). Prepares executive-level reports and program summaries. Requires an engineering background and 7+ years of PM experience in capital infrastructure; hands-on water wells experience; familiarity with California permitting and environmental processes; experience coordinating with agencies; strong leadership; proficiency with MS Project and Power BI. Preferred qualifications include California PE certification, PMP/PgMP, and experience with groundwater treatment, PFAS, or aquifer recharge, plus ability to write/review technical documents.
Required Qualifications
- Engineering background
- 7+ years of program or project management experience in capital infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with water wells (drilling, design, rehab, groundwater investigations, pumping systems)
- Direct familiarity with California well permitting and environmental processes (CEQA, county well permits, environmental health, groundwater conditions, or related regulatory requirements)
- Experience coordinating with multiple agencies and permitting stakeholders
- Strong contractor, consultant, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Proficiency with MS Project and Power BI
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