Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Duration:
Full-Time

Location:

Newport, OR

Base Pay Range: $120,000 – $155,000 per year

• 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.

• 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.
• Self‑driven, collaborative, and vision‑oriented.
• Willing to learn and mentor others.
• Brings deep technical knowledge and practical field experience.