Senior Project Manager- WaterWastewater
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Job Location:
Newport, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120000 - 155000
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Welcome to Verdantas where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting sustainable engineering cutting-edge modeling and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power renewable energy water resources government land use and transportation infrastructure.
Our dynamic team comprised of environmental scientists engineers geologists and technical specialists collaborate closely with clients harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.
Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of 1900 professionals including top-tier scientists engineers and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture prioritizing the well-being of our employees clients and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting engineering and digital technology services.
Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas your career transcends traditional boundaries and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive and your contributions make a lasting difference.
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned and licensed civil engineering professional to 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 while demanding technical excellence in delivered products.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
PE license (Oregon).
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.
Ideal Candidate Traits
Willing to work in a team atmosphere but is self-driven and vision orientated.
Doesnt need to be taught but willing to learn.
Willing to mentor others but does not require constant feedback and direction.
Brings deep technical knowledge and practical field experience.
Ready to contribute immediately even if retirement is on the horizon.
Salary Range
$120000-$155000
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- PMBOK
- Waterfall
- Wastewater
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- Contracts
About Company
Verdantas is an integrated environmental science, engineering, and consulting firm.
