Project Manager 3 - Watershed Planning
About The Position
The Natural Systems Enhancement and Stewardship department is seeking a Project Manager 3 - Watershed Planning. This position manages planning projects from initiation through completion, applying appropriate levels of oversight based on project scope, complexity, and organizational needs. Supports the planning, development, and implementation of strategies at the watershed and sub-basin scale to advance stormwater management, ecological enhancement, and environmental stewardship. Applies technical expertise in surface water and stormwater systems, watershed management, ecological processes, restoration planning, and environmental and land-use regulations to create prioritization frameworks to guide project development and ensure regulatory compliance. Leads and coordinates internal and external teams to achieve defined project outcomes. Additional Information: The location for this position will change to CWS Central, 15195 NW Greenbrier Pkwy., Beaverton, OR 97006, in 2027. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.
Requirements
- 3 years of supervisory, managerial, project, or team lead experience
- 5 years planning, managing, and implementing projects in one or more of the following areas: Surface water, stormwater, or watershed restoration Engineering Conservation or ecological restoration Environmental or land use planning and development
- College-level coursework in environmental science, engineering, ecology, planning, geography, hydrology, water resources policy and management, or a related field.
- Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Produces integrated planning deliverables, including subbasin strategies, stormwater master plans, priority assessments, and alternative analyses.
- Guides the development and implementation planning of resilient stream corridor approaches, stormwater management, stream enhancement, and riparian plantings projects to meet regulatory requirements and advance watershed health goals.
- Manages assigned projects to align with program and departmental roadmaps and CWS key outcomes by defining scope, developing requests for proposals, overseeing contracts and consultants, maintaining schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies, and coordinating with Procurement on the consultant selection process and approvals.
- Monitors and documents project progress, risks, and changes, providing timely updates and coordinating project elements with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
- Tracks, analyzes, and reports on project activities, trends, and effectiveness to ensure alignment with ecological goals and organizational objectives.
- Leads collaborative development of project concepts, evaluating alternatives and identifying cost-effective, innovative methods, tools, and practices for implementation.
- Coordinates with stakeholders, including agencies, jurisdictions, community groups, contractors, and consultants to support project development and implementation.
- Supports public involvement activities in partnership with Communications and Community Engagement, represents CWS in meetings with advisory committees, partner agencies, and community groups.
- Resolves complaints and addresses public concerns related to projects.
- Serves as a technical resource providing guidance in the development and implementation of department activities and projects.
- Trains, mentors, and coordinates the work of interns.
- May supervise the work of technical, professional, and/or supervisory staff.
- Oversees employee development and performance including selection and training; preparation of performance appraisals, and development or improvement plans; resolves complaints and grievances; implements disciplinary actions.
- Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
- Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
