Senior Solid Waste Portfolio Manager

Verdantas; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a senior Portfolio Manager for solid waste engineering in California, focusing on landfill expansions, closures, and environmental infrastructure. The role anchors client relationships, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership across the western U.S.

You will oversee field activities, ensure QA/QC, and drive business development while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, people‑driven culture at Verdantas.

Qualifications

• Senior‑level professional with a strong background in civil or solid waste engineering.
• 15+ years of civil/environmental engineering experience with a focus on landfill projects.
• Proven experience managing solid waste facility expansions and closures.
• Ability to coordinate clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to meet project goals.

Responsibilities

• Project management & technical execution of solid waste projects.
• Lead multi‑discipline teams and oversee field activities including CQA.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to meet goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Support business development through technical expertise and client engagement.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

California PE license

CE licenses in Oregon and Washington desirable

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a senior Portfolio Manager for solid waste engineering in California, focusing on landfill expansions, closures, and environmental infrastructure. The role anchors client relationships, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership across the western U.S.

You will oversee field activities, ensure QA/QC, and drive business development while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, people‑driven culture at Verdantas.