Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

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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 Senior Project Manager to join our Midwest Region Water/Wastewater team.

Join our dynamic company to maintain, develop and grow an organization of engaged staff in our area’s Water/Wastewater practice group using your ability to organize and lead a team of technical practitioners through major technical project pursuits through a strong work ethic and business acumen, as well as excellent client service and business development skills to take your career to the next level.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead or support the conceptualization, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the region. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering high-quality projects.

This position can be located in any of our Midwest Offices.

What You'll Do

• Lead and grow a team of water resource professionals and support staff
• Lead and direct design of water/ wastewater / treatment/ distribution/ collection projects from the planning and design phases
• Creating, managing and developing projects to meet desired scope, schedule and budgets
• Prepare construction documents including plans and specifications
• Prepare project cost estimates and schedules
• Provide overall supervision and technical direction and expertise to team of design engineers and technical staff
• Coordinate multi-disciplined engineering teams
• Interact with and oversee the work of CAD staff
• Interaction with regulatory agencies
• Support or lead preparation and development of proposals and strategic client pursuits
• Client management and development

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience in water/ wastewater / stormwater planning, design, and construction administration as a lead design engineer or project manager
• Strong team leadership experience or proven potential; including managing project delivery expectations, prioritization of tasks, and mentoring
• Current PE license
• Excellent technical skills in the water/wastewater/stormwater practice area
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus

Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $120,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.

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.

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