Water & Wastewater Project Manager

Seattle, WA preferred | Portland, OR considered | Hybrid

An ENR-ranked, employee-owned consulting firm with a long-term footprint in the Pacific Northwest is quietly adding a Water & Wastewater Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of municipal clients.

This role is designed as a right-hand project manager to a senior practice leader—someone who enjoys owning projects, working directly with clients, and helping teams navigate increasingly complex regulatory and capital planning environments.

Why this role exists

This is a growth-driven hire
. The team is deeply embedded with key public-sector clients across water, wastewater, and drinking water, and demand has outpaced current leadership bandwidth. The position has been thoughtfully reopened to ensure the right long-term fit rather than rushing a hire.

• Lead and manage water and wastewater projects from planning through delivery, with an emphasis on capital improvement programs
• Serve as a client-facing project manager
  , maintaining trusted advisor relationships with municipalities and utilities
• Translate evolving regulations and planning requirements into clear, actionable project strategies
• Mentor and coordinate early- to mid-career engineers
  , supporting technical growth and delivery consistency
• Collaborate with a highly established, high-performing regional team across disciplines

This role is ideal for a PM who has outgrown a mid-level ceiling and wants exposure to more complex programs, marquee clients, and long-range planning work.

Strong matches typically bring:

• Several years of project management experience in water/wastewater consulting
• Comfort owning client relationships—not just managing scope and budget
• A personable, collaborative, and steady presence with both clients and internal teams
• Interest in long-term growth within a premier consulting environment

You don’t need to check every box—this team is intentional about developing the right person into increasingly complex leadership responsibilities.

• Seattle preferred
  , with Portland as a strong secondary option
• Hybrid model with meaningful in-office collaboration (no full return-to-office mandate)
• Dedicated office space available; flexible hoteling for hybrid schedules
• Strong team culture with regular in-person collaboration days

Relocation within the PNW is welcomed for the right candidate; out-of-region relocation is considered selectively for proven performers.

• Target compensation up to ~$180,000
  , depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits at an employee-owned firm
• Long-term stability, backlog strength, and leadership continuity

If you’re quietly open to a conversation—or simply curious whether this aligns with your trajectory—reach out directly. All inquiries are handled confidentially
.

This posting intentionally omits the firm name to protect both client relationships and candidate privacy.