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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

1. Auburn Constructors, established in 1990, is a well-known and respected Water/Wastewater contractor in Sacramento.
2. This position provides leadership on projects typically in the $6-$50 million range.
3. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. They are not a volume-driven company; they focus on profitability, and they want employees to be challenged.
5. They have very little turnover; employees stay with the company until they retire.
6. Auburn started as a small company that has grown into a $40+ million a year company with a backlog of over $125 million.
7. Competitive Compensation with a performance-based bonus.
8. Auburn pays 90% of health and welfare for the employee and their entire family.
9. Profit Sharing program.
10. 401k retirement.

Your Role with the Company

1. The first project will be a two-year WWTP in Modesto that was just awarded.
2. Responsible for taking the project through construction from start to finish.
3. 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.
4. They are not micro-managers; they give you the job and let you run with it!
5. 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)

1. 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.
2. 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.

3. 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

1. Experience acting as a hands-on PM in WWTP, WTP, pump stations, industrial, or mechanical-related civil projects.
2. 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.
3. Mechanical piping experience.
4. Bachelor’s degree required; Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Jenna Flanagan
916-304-6663
Jenna@jpowersinc.com

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