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.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, For contractors, For subcontractor, Immediate start,