Stormwater Project Manager
Stormwater Project Manager
Location: Seattle Area (Hybrid Flexibility Available)
Compensation: $140,000 - $185,000+ DOE
A growing consulting engineering firm is seeking a Stormwater Project Manager to lead municipal infrastructure and stormwater projects throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex projects, mentor engineering staff, and build long-term client relationships while working within a collaborative and employee-focused environment.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, project management experience, and a strong understanding of stormwater systems, municipal infrastructure, and public-sector consulting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead stormwater planning, modeling, design, permitting, and construction support projects.
- Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
- Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project execution plans.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and manage project workloads.
- Monitor project performance, budgets, and deliverable schedules.
- Prepare and review technical reports, drainage studies, design calculations, and permit packages.
- Oversee the development of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
- Support proposal development and business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
- 10+ years of experience in stormwater and municipal civil engineering.
- Demonstrated success managing engineering projects from planning through construction.
- Strong leadership, client management, and team coordination skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software.
- Familiarity with civil design platforms and GIS applications.
- Experience preparing technical reports, engineering studies, and construction documents.
Preferred Experience
- Project management certification (PMP) or similar training.
- Established relationships within the public-sector infrastructure market.
- Experience navigating stormwater regulations, permitting processes, and agency coordination.
- Background supporting municipal, utility, transportation, or other public infrastructure projects.
- Advanced experience with civil engineering design and modeling software.
What's Offered
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
- Professional development support, including licensing, certifications, training, and conferences.
- Collaborative team environment with strong opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects serving public-sector clients throughout the region.
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