Delivering Public Sector Staffing for Over 30 Years
Public Sector Specialists Since 1996.
CEO Message
What We Believe
We believe the engineering world has changed.
Job security has disappeared, and engineering professionals must become more strategic in mapping out their careers. To achieve the career they want, they must choose jobs carefully, actively network to acquire key contacts , build professional relationships, and seek resume-building experiences.
We believe the public sector has changed too.
Pension reform, tighter budgets, and the rapid retirement of baby boomers have created new challenges. Supplemental technical professionals, through staff augmentation and project-based consulting, give public organizations the flexibility and cost-effectiveness needed to thrive in this new era.
We also believe in partnerships
In building long-term relationships with our employees and our public agency clients. With this partnership, we are committed to our clients’ goals and the career and life goals of our employees.
We believe in professionalism.
Our core values are based on honesty and a strong work ethic. We strive to be the best, with a commitment to quality, responsiveness, and resourcefulness for our clients and employees.
On behalf of the Project Partners’ team, we consider it a privilege to work with our clients, engineering professionals, and the engineering community as a whole. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Kimo Look | Founder and Owner
Who We Are
Experts in Public Sector Staff Augmentation
Project Partners was founded to deliver a smarter alternative than traditional consulting models or generalist staffing providers. We specialize in public sector staffing in California, with a focus on placing highly qualified technical professionals in water/wastewater, public works, and civil engineering roles.
Our talent solutions are built around offering experienced professionals and public pension-compliant solutions at cost effective rates. Our deep understanding of public agency needs enables us to support projects in an efficient, compliant, and impactful way.
Our Mission
Our Vision
To be the leading provider of specialized services for California’s public sector.
What Sets Us Apart:
We’re more than a staffing agency;
We’re a long-term partner in building and sustaining California’s public infrastructure.
Exclusive public sector focus
Deep knowledge of local government operations
Proven approach in keeping agencies and retirees compliant
Cost-effective alternative to traditional consulting firms
Flexible staffing solutions for agencies and professionals
A deep bench of senior-level talent ready to deploy
About Project Partners
Built for California’s Public Sector
For more than two decades, Project Partners has been a trusted resource for public agencies seeking infrastructure staffing for local government projects. From engineers to project managers, we connect experienced professionals with critical roles that support public works and infrastructure across Southern California.
People Love Project Partners
Read What They Have to Say
“Project Partners has provided the District with several staff who have helped to provide management, engineering, and quality control support on a variety of capital improvement projects. This has helped the District to meet its aggressive CIP program growth and goals.”
“Partnering with Project Partners for an extension of staff has enabled our department to maintain progress on several projects because their project management staff are very knowledgeable and able to manage projects with efficiency.”
“Project Partners has consistently provided quality staff augmentation services at a reasonable billing rate. The staff possess both the experience and knowledge to support several key CIP projects during times of staff shortage and turnovers.”
“Our agency has utilized Project Partners and their professional staffing resources for many years to successfully manage both small-scale and large-scale Capital Improvements projects, perform development plan reviews, and meet general workload demands. Having access to Project Partners deep-bench of professional resources has been extremely cost effective and efficient for our agency.”
Working at Project Partners allowed me to tailor my post-retirement work to align with my interests, preferred location, and schedule.
Project Partners is a fair and supportive company with excellent compensation and benefits. The corporate staff are always professional, helpful, and accessible whenever I need assistance. It’s a great place to work, and I truly feel valued here.
“It has been great working at Project Partners because I have a variety of jobs and assignments available in many areas within my preferred commute. The Project Partners jobs have a wide range to select from, including permitting, environmental compliance, data analysis, design or field work, etc., so I can opt to do what I am comfortable with, short term or long term, part or full time.”
“It is great to work with a group of professionals who know what it is like to work with public agencies. Working with Project Partners has allowed me to work independently with public agencies while also maintaining high standards of service.”
“Working with Kimo and the Project Partners team has come full circle for me. As a former client, I appreciated their quick response and quality candidates. Now, as a candidate, I’ve experienced the same professionalism and care. They truly value long-term relationships—I highly recommend them to both employers and professionals.”