Senior Project Manager

Job description

RH2 Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Lake Oswego office. This role requires a proven technical leader with a strong record of project delivery, business development, and staff leadership. The successful candidate will support office operations and contribute to the firm’s continued growth and technical excellence. About the Role: The Senior Project Manager will manage multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects in the water, wastewater, stormwater, irrigation, and transportation sectors. This position requires leadership in business development, technical project delivery, and mentoring of project staff, while providing operational and resource management support to the Lake Oswego office. With your skills you will: Serve as Project Manager for complex municipal engineering projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Lead client relationship management, marketing, and business development efforts in collaboration with regional leadership. Manage budgets, schedules, staff utilization, and subconsultants to ensure high-quality project delivery and profitability. Provide mentorship and direction to project engineers and junior project managers. Support office leadership in workload forecasting, resource allocation, and operational improvements. Oversee proposal preparation, interviews, and contract negotiations. Promote continuous improvement in project management practices, QA/QC, and technical standards. What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Licensed Professional Engineer in Oregon (and Washington and/or Idaho preferred). Minimum 10–15 years of experience managing municipal infrastructure projects for public-sector clients. Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management. Strong operational leadership experience, including staffing, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Have valid driver’s license with vehicle and ability to drive between RH2 office and project site locations. Physical Requirements: This position is primarily performed in an office/business setting. To successfully perform this job, an individual should have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to: Sit or stand at a desk for several hours to perform work in an office setting. Ability to Lift 20 lbs. with or without accommodations. Compensation Counts: RH2 has an excellent multi-component compensation package built to recognize and financially reward our employees’ contributions throughout their career with the company. Individual base compensation will vary within the range of $80.00-$105.00/hour based on skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. RH2 values our employees’ work/life balance and compensates for overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week. This position is eligible for RH2’s performance bonus, which is equivalent to one month’s pay. Time in position, and individual and company performance requirements apply. Benefits you’ll enjoy: Health & Wellbeing – 100% paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP) employee coverage. Two buy-up medical plans are available, and low-cost partner and dependent coverage offered. Rest & Recover – Nine (9) paid holidays. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual benefit. Savings Plans – 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and after-tax contribution options, generous employer 401(k) match, employer profit sharing contribution, employer Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution, HSA with an annual employer contribution, FSA, and dependent care FSA available. Team Building & Community – Office social events, all-company retreat, and paid volunteer hours to encourage local community involvement and partnerships. Career Recognition & Development – Service anniversary bonuses and/or additional PTO on milestone anniversaries, incentives for professional licensure, defined career progression for every discipline, and mentorship from experienced professionals. We help advance careers because we care about you. RH2 is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. RH2 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. Applicants requiring special assistance and/or people with disabilities can contact Human Resources .