Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Project Manager

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team in Medford, Albany, Newport, or Coos Bay, OR. In this role, you will 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. Join us to power the shift toward cleaner, smarter environmental solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do:

• 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

What You'll Bring:

• 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
• 10+ 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:

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $110,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet