Project Manager - PSG

Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Pre-tax savings accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. is a premier water-focused engineering firm seeking a senior leader to guide complex water and wastewater projects from planning through commissioning. You’ll oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high quality outcomes for public and private clients.

The role emphasizes strong client interaction, technical excellence, and coordination with business development to pursue new opportunities. PE licensed professionals preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering with PE registration.
• 15+ years of water project experience across design and construction phases.
• Experience delivering and managing water/wastewater projects with budgets and schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and teams.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, cost, and quality within constraints.
• Preference for Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manages the successful execution of water and wastewater utility projects.
• Advises clients through project life cycle to meet budget, schedule and quality goals.
• Leads and oversees project teams in planning, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Supervises staff engineers, drafters, technicians, and others on assignments.
• Prepares reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Maintains effective communication among teams, clients and partners.
• Partners with local business development to identify opportunities and assist with proposals.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Manages the successful execution of water and wastewater utility projects
• Applies acute technical and project delivery knowledge to advise clients throughout the project life cycle and meet or exceed budget, schedule, and quality goals
• Leads and oversees project teams in the planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning of projects of various sizes
• Supervises and coordinates the work of staff engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist with specific assignments
• Prepares reports, technical memoranda, specifications, and cost estimates
• Maintains a culture of effective communication among project teams, clients, partners, and other stakeholders
• Partners with local business development teams to identify project opportunities and assists with proposal preparation, including project scopes and cost estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering
• 15+ years of water project experience
• Experience delivering and managing water treatment, water transmission/distribution, water storage, groundwater wells, and master planning projects
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, and quality standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering
• Design and construction phase experience

Compensation Range

$145,000 to $180,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.