Senior Project Manager - Solid Waste (United States)

Company Description

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients. We foster a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture where people work together to solve complex challenges.

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Civil or Environmental Engineer with experience in solid waste engineering to join our team as a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for developing and securing project work to grow the firm’s solid waste presence and for managing a team of engineers and scientists to support the project work. This leadership position will contribute to the overall growth of the firm and can lead to firm ownership for the right individual. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals, and grow professionally.

What You Will Do

• Help develop technical strategies and oversee production of technical work products.
• Have experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D as a design tool to: (i) prepare engineering drawings and related graphics; (ii) perform calculations; and (iii) integrate with other engineering software.
• Have experience using engineering software to prepare calculations supporting: (i) stormwater management, hydrology, and drainage designs; (ii) slope stability evaluations; (iii) and other design projects.
• Coordinate with project team members and clients.
• Interpret and analyze field and laboratory data.
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, data tables, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Serve as an Engineer-of-Record.
• Manage projects both financially and technically.
• Manage and supervise staff engineers and scientists.
• Prepare proposals and project budgets.
• Secure and develop clientele and serve as primary client manager.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong attention to detail with an understanding of solid waste permitting, design, and operations.
• Experience in landfill design/permitting, stormwater management, leachate and landfill gas management, geotechnical and groundwater engineering, geosynthetics, and associated construction.
• Knowledge of transfer station, recycling facility, and leachate treatment operations.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, mentoring, and time management skills combined with the flexibility to work with shifting priorities.
• Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Work well as a team member, with a collaborative communication style.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience (focus specifically related to solid waste) and a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or 8 years relevant experience (preferred focus specifically related to solid waste). An MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred.
• Possess Professional Engineering Licensure or the ability to secure such within 6 months.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to visit project sites and climb ladders and stairs as required.
• The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
• Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Format and Schedule

• Standard Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• Work Format: Hybrid or fully remote, depending on candidate location.
• Office Location: Candidates may be based near our offices in Burlington, VT (Preferred); Bedford, NH (Preferred); Boston, MA; Horsham, PA; or Wilmington, DE — or work fully remote.
• Travel Requirement: Occasional travel as needed (less than 25%)

Salary Information

• The expected base salary range for this position is $118,000 to $140,000 per year.
• Specific compensation for the successful candidate will be based on factors such as experience, education, training, qualifications, and work location.
• Supplemental Pay: Annual bonus is based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health and wellness offerings.
• 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Company-paid long-term care insurance and life insurance.
• Company-paid identity protection.

How to Apply

We invite you to submit an application with a resume and cover letter, telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team. Candidates are required to possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. We will provide reasonable accommodation consistent with applicable laws.

Qualified candidates must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all the obligations of the job, which include in-person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sanborn Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.