Job Description

Senior Project Manager- Water/Wastewater

Permanent

Range: $120,000-$155,000

Location: Newport, Oregon, United States

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned and licensed civil engineering professional to provide leadership and experience to drive the planning, design, and execution of municipal infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a professional who desires to serve others through their technical expertise, thrives in a high-demand environment, can operate independently, and is passionate about mentoring junior staff while demanding technical excellence in delivered products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design for the rehabilitation or replacement of municipal infrastructure including treatment, pump stations, storage, water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure system operations and develop plans and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Oversee mechanical systems design (treatment facilities, pump stations, etc.) including electrical and structural components.
• Manage subcontractors that provide ancillary services for projects including geotechnical, environmental, cultural, survey, and other services as needed.
• Manage project bidding and award, contractor coordination, construction oversight, project financing including funding agency reimbursement, and project closeout services.
• Support clients to identify funding sources and coordinate applications for funding.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor to junior engineers while receiving little mentorship themselves.
• Guide small and underfunded utility providers to modernize aging infrastructure.
• Translate vision into actionable engineering strategies with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• PE license (Oregon).
• 20+ years of civil engineering experience in municipal infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in infrastructure rehabilitation and utility coordination.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in everyday language
• Previous experience leading/mentoring younger staff.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Willing to work in a team atmosphere but is self-driven and vision orientated.
• Doesn't need to be taught, but willing to learn.
• Willing to mentor others, but does not require constant feedback and direction.
• Brings deep technical knowledge and practical field experience.
• Ready to contribute immediately, even if retirement is on the horizon.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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