Senior Project Manager

Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with experience managing and executing work involving projects for the wastewater industry.

You will have an essential role in our Northwest Area business and client connections, based in our Seattle or Tacoma offices. The Northwest Area is a thriving/growing area demanding differentiating client service, sustainable and innovative solutions, and effective collaboration with our technical service providers and client contacts. The Northwest Area business includes significant work in wastewater treatment for a variety of clients.

In collaboration with the Washington State Operations Manager, Client Service Managers, Technical Service Leaders, and the Marketing Manager, you will maintain and develop client relationships, connect BC solutions to client needs and lead project teams in quality project delivery, including managing large wastewater treatment design and planning projects. This is a highly strategic position for someone who takes pride in exceptional client service, and positive results for our environment and clients.

Job Expectations:

* Serve as Project Manager and/or Design Manager for wastewater treatment planning and design projects (including construction phase activities).

* Support client service teams for clients where you lead planning and design projects.

* Deliver presentations and coordinate client workshops to support briefing and decision making.

* Supervise, delegate and oversee the work of technical staff and engineers.

* Assist with and lead business development pursuits.

* Lead scope and fee development for competitive pursuits and amendments.

* Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Desired

Skills and Experience:

* BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field) required.

* Minimum of 20 years of professional work experience with large municipal water/wastewater utility engineering.

* Professional in Engineering (PE) in Washington State.

* Candidate must have excellent verbal/written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well both independently and in team environment.

* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Teams, Outlook).

* PMP certification from the Project Management Institute a plus.

* Previous proven and successful project management experience on large municipal projects as either the lead or in an assistant project manager role with ability to obtain direct client references.

* Strong planning experience through design and construction of large municipal and/or federal facilities.

* Strong communication skills i.e. ability to communicate orally and in writing - across functions and teams, up and down the chain of command.

* The ability to influence people to get things done.

* Strong negotiation skills.

* Ability to proactively resolve conflict.

* Highly motivated self-starter with a passion to accomplish results.

Salary Range:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $161,000 - $205,000

Location B: $177,000 - $228,000

Location C: $193,000 - $249,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.  to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,800 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation.

Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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