Portfolio Manager- Solid Waste Services

Verdantas; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a senior Portfolio Manager for solid waste engineering in California, focusing on landfill expansions, closures, and environmental infrastructure. The role anchors client relationships, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership across the western U.S.

You will oversee field activities, ensure QA/QC, and drive business development while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, people‑driven culture at Verdantas.

Qualifications

• Senior‑level professional with a strong background in civil or solid waste engineering.
• 15+ years of civil/environmental engineering experience with a focus on landfill projects.
• Proven experience managing solid waste facility expansions and closures.
• Ability to coordinate clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to meet project goals.

Responsibilities

• Project management & technical execution of solid waste projects.
• Lead multi‑discipline teams and oversee field activities including CQA.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to meet goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Support business development through technical expertise and client engagement.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

California PE license

CE licenses in Oregon and Washington desirable

Job description

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.

Solid Waste Engineering Services

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Portfolio Manager to support and lead solid waste engineering projects and pursuits across California and the western U.S. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level professional with a strong background in civil or solid waste engineering and a passion for delivering high‑quality solutions in the landfill and environmental infrastructure space.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Technical Execution
• Manage and execute engineering projects related to solid waste facility expansions and closures; infrastructure improvements, and environmental compliance reporting directly to the Principal Engineer.
• Lead multi‑discipline teams
• Oversee field activities including construction quality assurance (CQA) and site observations during landfill construction and closure projects.

Client Interaction & Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure project goals, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Develop client relationships
• Business Development‑Support pursuit tracking and proposal development and contribute to business development efforts through technical expertise and client engagement

Help develop and expand solid waste services portfolio in central and northern California

• Expand Solid Waste Engineering Capabilities
• Expand solid waste engineering capabilities profile, focusing on Master Planning, Design, and environmental compliance.
• Facilitate growth by supporting strategic talent acquisition and mentorship of junior staff

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• California PE license required; CE licenses in Oregon and Washington desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering with a focus on landfill projects.
• Proven experience in landfill expansions and closures
• Project management and client coordination

What We Offer

• Opportunity to manage impactful environmental projects that shape communities and promote sustainability.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship from industry leaders.
• Opportunity to grow into a leadership position within the company and in the industry.

Salary Range

170,000-195,000

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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