Company Description

WGA primary services include civil engineering, land surveying, planning and entitlements, and construction management. Our experience encompasses transportation infrastructure, roadway improvements, water and wastewater systems, drainage facilities, and other public works projects. We routinely support projects from initial planning and design through construction and project completion.

WGA maintains offices in San Andreas and Jackson, providing a strong local presence and readily accessible support for clients throughout the Mother Lode region. Our long-standing commitment to the communities we serve, combined with our technical expertise and local knowledge, allows us to provide responsive and effective professional services tailored to the needs of rural agencies.

WGA, established in 1993 is a full-service civil engineering and land surveying firm that has served the Mother Lode region. WGA provides professional services to cities, counties, special districts, and private clients throughout Amador, Alpine, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and San Joaquin Counties.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Project Manager role based in San Andreas, CA. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of both public works, and private development projects from proposal through closeout. This is a key role in a tight-knit team where you will have direct impact on project outcomes, client relationships, and the continued growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent projects, including civil site design, grading plans, utility design, boundary/topographic surveys, and entitlement support.

Lead public works projects such as road improvements, bridge replacements, water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, ADA compliance upgrades, and other municipal infrastructure initiatives funded by local, state, or federal sources (e.g., Caltrans, USDA Rural Development).

Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, and monitor progress

Serve as primary point of contact for clients, local agencies (Counties, Special Districts, Caltrans), subconsultants, and contractors.

Coordinate with engineers, drafters/designers, and field survey crews to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.

Prepare proposals, contracts, and fee estimates; negotiate changes and additional services as needed.

Track project financial performance, including billing, collections, and profitability.

Conduct regular project status meetings and maintain clear documentation.

Support business development by identifying opportunities with existing and new clients, including public agencies in the region.

Oversee project closeout, including as-builts, final reports, and client handoff.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in civil engineering, land surveying, or land development, with demonstrated experience managing public works projects preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or a related field (preferred).

Strong knowledge of California public works contracting, permitting, and agency coordination (Public Works, Caltrans, environmental compliance, grant-funded projects, etc.), and land development processes.

Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations in a small-firm setting.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients, and local government officials.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement plan with company match.

Paid time off and holidays.

A supportive, collaborative work environment where your contributions are highly visible and valued.

This role offers a great mix of public works, and private development projects that directly benefit rural communities.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and salary expectations to Matt Ospital, m.ospital@wgainc.net with the subject line: “Project Manager Application – [Your Last Name]”.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person