Senior Flood Resilience Projects Manager

Whatcom County, WA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

PTO & holidays

Public pension (PERS)

Life Insurance

FSA

Job summary

The Whatcom County Public Works Department seeks an accomplished Flood Initiatives Projects Manager to transform long-range flood resilience strategies into completed infrastructure projects that protect lives, property, agriculture, transportation systems, and Tribal resources. You will work with Tribal governments, agencies, consultants, and the community to move projects from concept to construction.

As a senior leader, you will oversee permitting, funding, land acquisition, and construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related field with five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Three years of leadership directing staff, programs, multidisciplinary teams, or organizational initiatives.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred and will be given special consideration.
• Certifications such as PMP, CFM, LEG, CCM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Flood Initiatives Projects to transform flood resilience strategies into implemented infrastructure projects.
• Oversee complex flood mitigation and floodplain restoration projects across the Nooksack River watershed.
• Coordinate with multiple County departments, Tribal governments, agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
• Navigate permitting, environmental reviews, land acquisition, procurement, and construction through to successful completion.
• Communicate technical information to the public and elected officials and resolve day-to-day project issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Engineering Geology

PE license preferred

Job description

The Whatcom County Public Works Department seeks an accomplished Flood Initiatives Projects Manager to transform long-range flood resilience strategies into completed infrastructure projects that protect lives, property, agriculture, transportation systems, and Tribal resources. You will work with Tribal governments, agencies, consultants, and the community to move projects from concept to construction.

As a senior leader, you will oversee permitting, funding, land acquisition, and construction