1367 Project Manager (2)

Jennifer Powers · Modesto, California · Posted Jun 8, 2025
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Job Description Click here for the position brochure 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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