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Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

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Senior Project Manager-Municipal/Infrastructure

Full-time exempt Professional

Kirkland, WA, US

Lake Oswego, OR, US

PACE Engineers, A Verdantas Company, is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, construction management, and environmental services from offices in Washington and Oregon. We are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities.

As a Verdantas Company, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cuttingedge technology and a genuine commitment to people. With over 2,000 experts across 90+ offices, we deliver smart, datadriven solutions that help shape a more sustainable future.

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll take the lead on public works projects that shape local communities, everything from water systems and stormwater management to parks, sidewalks, and stream restoration. You'll serve as a trusted partner to our municipal clients, manage design and construction phases, and mentor talented team members.

This role is results-driven and aligned with the organization's strategic goals, requiring a proactive, competitive, and focused individual who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments. It demands innovation, timely decision-making, and a strong sense of urgency to deliver practical solutions. The ideal candidate is confident, goal-oriented, and able to motivate and engage others while managing diverse tasks and adapting quickly to change. Strong leadership, effective delegation, accountability, and independent action are key, as is a commitment to high standards and business success. Success in this role is tied to a passion for impactful public infrastructure and a collaborative, excellence-driven workplace.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Lead the design and project management of municipal water and sewer system improvements
• Serve as the primary contact and advisor to cities, districts, and public agencies
• Oversee project teams to meet schedules, budgets, and client expectations
• Prepare technical reports and communicate with stakeholders and regulatory agencies
• Help shape community infrastructure throughout Washington and Oregon

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license
• 15+ years of relevant utility or public infrastructure experience
• Proven project management and client relationship skills
• Strong background in stormwater, transportation, and utility design
• Experience with TESC, grading, water/sewer system design, and site improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clear, confident communication skills
• Team leadership or mentoring experience
• Passion for sustainability and environmental impact
• Familiarity with Northwest regulations and permitting processes

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

• Hybrid work model & flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs
• Short & long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Culture that supports belonging, equity, and inclusion

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Salary Range:

$139,000 To $182,000 (USD) Annually

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