Project Manager - Pump Stations

About Mountain Cascade:

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Livermore, California, Mountain Cascade, Inc. has grown from a single-contractor operation into one of the most respected and innovative general engineering firms in the western United States. With over a century of combined management experience, we specialize in tackling the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects, underground pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, site utilities, and heavy civil works, that many contractors prefer to avoid. By blending deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving, unwavering safety standards, and a relentless commitment to quality, we deliver reliable, forward-thinking solutions that set the industry standard for excellence.

About the Role:

Mountain Cascade, Inc. is seeking a qualified Project Manager for a multi-pump station project along the Colorado River from Lake Havasu to Coachella. This position requires experience in and knowledge of working on pump stations.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction & Job Setup

• Review job files, drawings, specifications, subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Prepare condensed specification summaries highlighting non-standard requirements
• Coordinate contract execution with internal insurance and contracts teams
• Collaborate with Scheduling to align project schedules with company and Owner requirements
• Organize and lead Pre-Construction Meetings
• Prepare initial project documentation, including:
• Construction schedule
• Subcontractor and representative lists
• Submittal and shop drawing schedules
• Schedule of values and payments

Leadership

• Act as an onsite representative of MCI at all times, professionally interacting with all project stakeholders
• Serve as Mountain Cascade’s on-site representative, professionally interacting with all project stakeholders
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all field engineering activities for the project
• Ensure project goals are achieved within established schedules and budgets
• Support company strategic initiatives related to construction methods, productivity, quality, and safety
• Provide indirect supervision and support to Project Management staff
• Serve as a team leader and interpreter of company policies
• Proactively resolve team issues and escalate to management as needed

Project Execution & Coordination

• Develop and manage site logistics and staging plans
• Maintain organization throughout the project by monitoring RFIs, scheduling, budget and cost management, safety and compliance, and communication
• Actively participate in and support creating a zero-injury culture, attending necessary meetings, and maintaining open communication
• Issue purchase orders and subcontracts for job-start materials and services
• Coordinate material deliveries, labor, and subcontractor activities
• Maintain daily communication to ensure timely procurement and execution
• Support project closeout activities, including:
• Punch list development
• Final walkthroughs
• Record drawings, as-builts, O&M manuals

Requirements:

· Experience working for a contractor as a Project Manager

· 7 + years of experience as a contractor’s general superintendent on heavy engineering work, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience on pump stations, aqueducts, or similar projects

· First Aid/CPR certification

· Experience and knowledge of high voltage electrical work and energized transformers

· Valid driver’s license

Pay Range: $120K - $172K

The pay range shown is MCI's good-faith estimate of the base salary or hourly wage it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hire. Actual pay within the range will depend on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, training, skills, and work location.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site construction environment
• Outdoor work conditions with active construction operations
• Regular interaction with field crews, project management, and agency representatives

Why Mountain Cascade

• Work on critical public infrastructure projects
• Safety-first culture with leadership support
• Opportunity to apply expertise on complex, high-profile work

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume highlighting relevant project experience and certifications and a project list to [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

MCI and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact [email protected].

Notice to Staffing Agencies

MCI does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters. Any resume submitted without a written agreement signed by MCI's Vice President, in effect before submission and covering the specific opening, will be treated as unsolicited. MCI may contact, consider, and hire any candidate from an unsolicited submission without owing any fee to the submitting agency. No other MCI employee is authorized to agree to placement fees.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $172,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working for a contractor?
• Do you have a minimum of four (4) years experience working on pump stations, aqueducts, or similar projects?

Experience:

• treatment plant: 7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Coachella, CA 92236 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person