Senior Water Resources Program Manager

Munis Self Service; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 94,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thirteen paid holidays

Sick, vacation, and personal leave

Life, dental, vision and income protec

Retirement plans, including a pension

Use of City recreation facilities

Fitness reimbursement

Discount on professional development

Job summary

The City of Portland is seeking a dynamic Water Resources Technical Manager to lead stormwater and sewer engineering initiatives. You will guide multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects, mentor engineers, and drive strategic improvements in municipal infrastructure.

Ideal candidates are licensed PEs with strong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of coordinating across divisions and agencies to meet regulatory demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience including management across divisions.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with Maine reciprocity within six months.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, asset management tools, and Google Workspace.
• Proven ability to coordinate with regulatory agencies, public utilities, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversees project management standards and provides training to engineering staff.
• Prepares multi-year CIP schedules with funding for long-term planning and regulatory initiatives.
• Advances the stormwater program and best practices for the utility.
• Reviews Water Resources projects from planning to design and some O&M maintenance.
• Manages and mentors WR Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, and compliance personnel.
• Coordinates between City divisions to unify the Public Works engineering program.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Technical writing

Public sector liaison

AutoCAD

Asset management

Google Workspace

Regulatory coordination

Project oversight

Field safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Asset management tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The City of Portland is seeking a dynamic Water Resources Technical Manager to lead stormwater and sewer engineering initiatives. You will guide multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects, mentor engineers, and drive strategic improvements in municipal infrastructure.

Ideal candidates are licensed PEs with strong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of coordinating across divisions and agencies to meet regulatory demands.