Join the San Diego County Water Authority – Now Hiring a Construction Manager or Senior Construction Manager!

Are you an experienced construction professional looking to make a regional impact? The San Diego County Water Authority is seeking a Construction Manager or Senior Construction Manager to join our Engineering Department and help manage large-scale water infrastructure projects critical to the region’s future.

Salary Range:

• Construction Manager: $131,185 – $176,427 annually

• Senior Construction Manager: $144,803 – $194,744 annually
  (Position may be filled at either level based on qualifications.)

Why Join Us?

• Lead and manage key capital improvement and maintenance projects

• Collaborate with dedicated professionals in a mission-driven agency

• Support from a dynamic team committed to water reliability and sustainability

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

Ideal Candidate:
You’re an experienced construction manager with strong communication and leadership skills, knowledgeable in public/water utility projects, and ready to oversee complex projects from planning through construction.

Apply by: Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Apply now at: www.sdcwa.org/careers

Licenses and Other Requirements

• A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California, or Certified Construction Manager through the Construction Management Association of America is highly desirable. 
• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Senior Construction Manager

Licenses and Other Requirements

• A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California, or Certified Construction Manager through the Construction Management Association of America. 
• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

About San Diego County Water Authority

JOIN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY! The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $268 billion economy and 3.3 million residents. The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability.

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