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Operations Manager; Water/Wastewater
Job in
Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Metric Geo
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Operations Manager – Heavy Industrial Mechanical Construction (Water/Wastewater)
Compensation: $225K–$250K + performance incentives (up to 30%)
Base pay range$/yr - $/yr
What You’ll Do- Lead all HIMC operations in Southern California, ensuring profitability and performance.
- Mentor and develop PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents; enforce safety and quality standards.
- Oversee project setup, CPM scheduling, and change management processes.
- Maintain strong client relationships and negotiate subcontract terms.
- Provide strategic input to senior leadership and implement process improvements.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical), Construction Management, or related field.
- Experience:15+ years managing water/wastewater construction projects for public agencies.
- Proven success with projects $100M+ and full P&L responsibility.
- Strong background in self-performed work (civil, concrete, piping, mechanical systems).
- Technical Expertise: Water/wastewater treatment facility construction, process piping, mechanical systems, commissioning.
- CPM scheduling (MS Project, Primavera P6) and project management tools (Vista, Procore, PM Web).
- Leadership
Skills:
Ability to inspire and hold teams accountable; strong communication and client relationship management. - Other: Valid driver’s license; frequent travel across Southern California.
- PE, PMP, or DBIA certification; experience with design-build/CMAR; established SoCal agency relationships.
- Competitive base salary + performance incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, and company vehicle/car allowance.
- Leadership role with autonomy and career growth opportunities.
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