Senior Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Medford, OR, or Coos Bay, OR. In this role, you will provide leadership and experience to drive the planning, design, and execution of municipal infrastructure projects.

• 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 junior engineers.
• Guide small and underfunded utility providers to modernize aging infrastructure.
• Manage project delivery and meet client needs and expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• PE registration in Oregon or the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 1 year.
• 15+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in infrastructure rehabilitation and utility coordination.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical field experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client‑facing skills.
• Previous experience leading and mentoring junior staff.

Salary Range: $120,000–$155,000

• Flexible work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holidays

Verdantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status.