Regional Wastewater Program Manager

Sowela; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a multi-jurisdictional wastewater infrastructure initiative connecting Creswell and Junction City to MWMC.

You will coordinate planning, engineering studies, consultant contracts, funding strategies, and IGAs, navigate regulatory requirements, and translate priorities into actionable plans while engaging local governments and community partners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, engineering studies, consultant contracts, funding strategies, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Navigate regulatory processes and build consensus among partner agencies.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans.
• Support rural water and wastewater districts as needed.

Skills

Intergovernmental coordination

Regulatory processes

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Public administration / program management experience

Job description

Lane County is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a multi-jurisdictional wastewater infrastructure initiative connecting Creswell and Junction City to MWMC.

You will coordinate planning, engineering studies, consultant contracts, funding strategies, and IGAs, navigate regulatory requirements, and translate priorities into actionable plans while engaging local governments and community partners.