Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering (Stormwater / Water Resources Infrastructure)

Psomas; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared Success

Retirement Benefits

Hybrid Flexibility

Career Growth

People-First Culture

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Psomas is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Seattle, WA to lead stormwater and water resources infrastructure programs. You will oversee planning, design, and delivery, while mentoring teams and nurturing client partnerships.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and meaningful community impact within a hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington.
• 15+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering stormwater and water resource projects in Washington.
• Strong leadership, business development, and team-building skills.
• Experience with stormwater design, hydraulic analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supervising engineers and designers.
• Experience preparing specs, estimates, schedules, and proposals.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater and water resources projects in Washington.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support pursuit planning, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, and deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff to foster collaboration.
• Provide expertise across pipelines, pump stations, wells, reservoirs, and lift stations.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Team-building

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Senior Project Manager | Civil Engineering (Stormwater / Water Resources Infrastructure)

Own Your Future at Psomas! Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Senior Project Manager on our Stormwater / Water Resources team in Seattle, WA, you will lead the planning, designing, analyzing and managing delivery of complex infrastructure projects (infrastructure design and modeling, green infrastructure, and regulatory compliance efforts) that support communities throughout Washington. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, strengthen client partnerships, and drive business development efforts that contribute to the continued growth of our practice.

This position is ideal for a seasoned leader who combines technical excellence with a passion for mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match
• Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days in office/2 days remote
• Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development
• Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back

What You'll Do

• Project Leadership:
  Lead the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater and water resources infrastructure projects throughout Washington.
• Client Partnerships:
  Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Business Development:
  Support pursuit planning, proposals, presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Technical Oversight:
  Review engineering plans, specifications, and deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.
• Project Management:
  Manage scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance.
• Team Development:
  Mentor and supervise engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative culture.
• Infrastructure Design:
  Provide expertise across pipelines, pump stations, water production wells, reservoirs, and lift stations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington
• 15+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• Proven experience delivering stormwater and water resource projects throughout Washington
• Strong leadership, business development, and team-building skills
• Experience with stormwater design, hydraulic analysis, flow control/runoff treatment facility design for local agencies, WSDOT, and transit agencies, providing code compliance, technical guidance, and practical solutions.
• Experience supervising engineers and designers
• Experience preparing technical specifications, engineer's estimates, schedules, and proposals
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water system master planning and hydraulic modeling
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and related engineering software
• Demonstrated success leading strategic growth initiatives and multidisciplinary teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $160,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.