Portfolio Manager- Solid Waste Services
About The Position
Verdantas is seeking a senior-level Portfolio Manager to support and lead solid waste engineering projects and pursuits across California and the western United States. The role focuses on landfill and environmental infrastructure work, including facility expansions and closures, infrastructure improvements, and environmental compliance reporting. The Portfolio Manager leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees field activities such as construction quality assurance and site observations, and coordinates with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to meet project goals, budgets, and timelines. The position also supports pursuit tracking, proposal development, and business development through technical expertise and client engagement. The Portfolio Manager will help grow Verdantas’s solid waste services portfolio in central and northern California, expand capabilities in master planning, design, and environmental compliance, and support strategic hiring and mentorship of junior staff. The position reports directly to the Principal Engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- California PE license required.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on landfill projects.
- Proven experience in landfill expansions and closures.
- Project management and client coordination experience.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering licenses in Oregon and Washington.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute engineering projects involving solid waste facility expansions and closures, infrastructure improvements, and environmental compliance reporting.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Oversee field activities, including construction quality assurance (CQA) and site observations during landfill construction and closure projects.
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to meet project goals, budgets, and timelines.
- Develop client relationships.
- Support pursuit tracking and proposal development, and contribute to business development through technical expertise and client engagement.
- Help develop and expand the solid waste services portfolio in central and northern California.
- Expand solid waste engineering capabilities, focusing on master planning, design, and environmental compliance.
- Support strategic talent acquisition and mentor junior staff.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Paid parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
