Senior Project Manager

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving clients in development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. The company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to grow its solid waste practice, develop and manage projects, oversee technical work, and lead engineers and scientists. The role also involves client development, proposal preparation, financial and technical project management, and serving as an Engineer-of-Record.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop technical strategies and oversee production of technical work products
• Have experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D as a design tool to: (i) prepare engineering drawings and related graphics; (ii) perform calculations; and (iii) integrate with other engineering software
• Have experience using engineering software to prepare calculations supporting: (i) stormwater management, hydrology, and drainage designs; (ii) slope stability evaluations; (iii) and other design projects
• Coordinate with project team members and clients
• Interpret and analyze field and laboratory data
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, data tables, specifications, and other deliverables
• Serve as an Engineer-of-Record
• Manage projects both financially and technically
• Manage and supervise staff engineers and scientists
• Prepare proposals and project budgets
• Secure and develop clientele and serve as primary client manager

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail with an understanding of solid waste permitting, design, and operations
• Experience in landfill design/permitting, stormwater management, leachate and landfill gas management, geotechnical and groundwater engineering, geosynthetics, and associated construction
• Knowledge of transfer station, recycling facility, and leachate treatment operations
• Strong organizational, supervisory, mentoring, and time management skills combined with the flexibility to work with shifting priorities
• Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work well as a team member, with a collaborative communication style
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience (focus specifically related to solid waste) and a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or 8 years relevant experience (preferred focus specifically related to solid waste)
• An MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred
• Possess Professional Engineering Licensure or the ability to secure such within 6 months
• Valid Driver's License
• Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing
• Must be able to visit project sites and climb ladders and stairs as required
• The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required
• Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Candidates may be based near our offices in Burlington, VT (Preferred); Bedford, NH (Preferred); Boston, MA; Horsham, PA; or Wilmington, DE — or work fully remote
• Occasional travel as needed (less than 25%)
• Candidates are required to possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Qualified candidates must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all the obligations of the job, which include in-person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites
• Burlington, VT (Preferred)
• Bedford, NH (Preferred)