Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Portland, OR | Hybrid

About the Opportunity

A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver municipal infrastructure projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine project leadership, business development, team mentorship, and operational management while helping shape the continued growth of a respected consulting practice.

The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of technical excellence, client service, staff leadership, and successful delivery of public infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex municipal infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction support.
• Serve as a key client contact and develop long-term relationships with public-sector agencies and stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives, strategic growth efforts, and market expansion activities.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, subconsultants, and project profitability.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and emerging project managers.
• Assist with workload planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements.
• Lead proposal development, interview presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Promote quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Approximately 10-15+ years of experience managing municipal infrastructure projects for public-sector clients.
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and winning new work.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams, budgets, forecasting, and project risk.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to travel locally to client meetings and project sites as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Stormwater systems
• Transportation and roadway improvements
• Utility planning and capital improvement programs
• Public agency and municipal consulting

Compensation & Incentives

• Base salary range: $170,000 - $225,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, leadership background, and business development capabilities.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Competitive retirement benefits with employer contributions.
• Long-term financial growth opportunities.
• Competitive total compensation package designed to reward technical leadership, project delivery, client development, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible, employee-focused culture.

Professional Development

• Defined career advancement pathways.
• Leadership development and mentoring opportunities.
• Professional licensure support and continuing education assistance.

Culture & Community

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.
• Company-sponsored events and employee recognition programs.