Project Manager or Program Manager

Description

Professional Engineer –Water/Wastewater Project Manager or Program Manager 

Location: La Grande, OR

At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work. 

We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Project Manager or Program Manager to join our Water/Wastewater Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving organization that provides engineering services to our clients in Washington and Oregon. This position will focus on project delivery, client relationships and business development. This position will be located in our La Grande office. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead marketing/business development activities for water/wastewater engineering pursuits.
• Develop and manage scopes of work, schedules, contracts, and design budgets for projects.
• Lead the development of proposals and interviews for potential projects. 
• Work closely with technical staff assigned to projects including drafters, EIT’s, and project engineers.
• Manage, through collaboration with project engineers, the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure designs for local water and wastewater related projects.
• This position is key for leading the development of market share, successful delivery of projects for our clients, and helping to grow and mentor staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent and a current Oregon PE license (or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of starting).
• 15 years or more of Water/Wastewater Engineering experience. 
• 10+ years of licensure as a Professional Engineer. 
• History working on projects with local public agencies.
• Strong client-facing abilities through in person meetings and online communication platforms 
• Experience with business development through successful proposals, captures, and client relationships.
• Ability to work in a team setting and to manage project deliverables.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $130,000-$165,000 annually, depending on experience 
• Professional development and career growth opportunities 
• Coaching and Mentorship programs
• Performance bonuses for qualified employees 
• Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing 
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Health club subsidy
• A collaborative, team-centered work environment 
• Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

The application window will be open through August 19, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

See our website for more benefit details: https://www.jub.com/our-benefits/

To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com