Regional Wastewater Program Manager

LaneHelp; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County is seeking an experienced Project Management Coordinator to lead a multi-jurisdictional effort to plan a long-term regional wastewater solution connecting Creswell and Junction City to MWMC. You will collaborate with cities, regulators, and engineering teams to develop IGAs, funding plans, and contracts.

The role requires navigating regulatory requirements, managing consultant teams, and translating strategic priorities into actionable programs across Lane County’s Policy Division.

Qualifications

• Nine years of education and/or experience in public administration, business administration, program management, public policy, or similar.
• Experience with intergovernmental coordination, regulatory processes, and capital project planning.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-jurisdictional initiative to plan a long-term regional wastewater solution.
• Coordinate project planning, engineering studies, and consultant contracts.
• Develop funding strategies and intergovernmental agreements as needed.
• Navigate regulatory challenges and build consensus among partner agencies.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans.

Skills

Intergovernmental coordination

Regulatory processes

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Public administration / policy degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management software

IGAs/intergovernmental agreements

Job description

Lane County is seeking an experienced Project Management Coordinator to lead a multi-jurisdictional effort to plan a long-term regional wastewater solution connecting Creswell and Junction City to MWMC. You will collaborate with cities, regulators, and engineering teams to develop IGAs, funding plans, and contracts.

The role requires navigating regulatory requirements, managing consultant teams, and translating strategic priorities into actionable programs across Lane County’s Policy Division.