1367 Project Manager (2)
Jennifer Powers · Modesto, California ·
Posted Jun 8, 2025
Full-Time
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Job Description
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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
The projects are yours to run, cradle to grave. We give you the tools, the resources, and let you run with it" -John West
The Community
• Auburn Constructors, established in 1990, is a well-known and respected Water/Wastewater contractor in Sacramento.
• This position provides leadership on projects typically in the $6-$50 million range.
• You will work under President John West, who started at Auburn Constructors as a Project Manager, and the Vice President Brian Couper, who has been with the company since 2000. Auburn self-performs concrete, mechanical, and process piping equipment installation.
They Value and Appreciate their Employees
• The position reports to John West, President of Auburn Constructors. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable. He has a relaxed personality; his management style is hands-off and will allow the Project Manager to do their job. He does not believe in micro-management. John is an experienced veteran and an excellent teacher and mentor.
• The company has a nice office setting, not flashy. They build water/wastewater treatment plants. They are humble, and they have never lost money on a single job. They have no debt and are extremely solid. They provide a very stable working environment.
• Auburn subcontracts mass earth work, roofing, masonry, and they self-perform 75% of the job: Mechanical and concrete. This creates a less stressful work environment.
• They are not a volume-driven company; they focus on profitability, and they want employees to be challenged.
• They have very little turnover; employees stay with the company until they retire.
• Auburn started as a small company that has grown into a $40+ million a year company with a backlog of over $125 million.
• Competitive Compensation with a performance-based bonus.
• Auburn pays 90% of health and welfare for the employee and their entire family.
• Profit Sharing program.
• 401k retirement.
Your Role with the Company
• The first project will be a two-year WWTP in Modesto that was just awarded.
• Responsible for taking the project through construction from start to finish.
• Will report to a forty-year veteran Senior Project Manager, this person will perform all duties except for payroll; they will have their own business with each project.
• They are not micro-managers; they give you the job and let you run with it!
• Lots of work is going on: Auburn is building business in the Modesto area, as half of their crew lives there, they promote commute-distance travel!
Company Information (Modesto)
• Affordable Cost of Living: Compared to big California cities like San Francisco, San Jose, or Sacramento, Modesto offers more affordable housing, lower overall living costs, and more value for your money.
• Central Location: Modesto's location is a huge plus:
• 90 minutes to the Bay Area.
• Two (2) hours to Yosemite National Park.
• Close to Sacramento & Stockton.
• Great for weekend getaways-beaches, mountains, wine country, and the city are all within reach.
• Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Lots of parks, good schools in surrounding areas, and a community that's great for raising kids. Plus, traffic is mild compared to other California cities.
Background Profile
• Experience acting as a hands-on PM in WWTP, WTP, pump stations, industrial, or mechanical-related civil projects.
• The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of experience performing all duties, which include change orders with current project material procurement, scheduling, purchasing, and working with the foreman to manage crews.
• Mechanical piping experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
Jenna Flanagan
916-304-6663
Jenna@jpowersinc.com
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