Senior Project Manager – Watersheds

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Project Manager for Bonneville Environmental Foundation overseeing watershed resilience initiatives, managing multi-stakeholder projects, and collaborating with diverse partners in Washington and Colorado Basin.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $76,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and support utility partners work sessions, setting agendas, advancing decisions and driving project milestones.
Co-design and co-develop the mentorship curriculum, recruiting subject matter experts and shaping content strategy across convenings.
Develop a business case to demonstrate partnership opportunities and return on investment for watershed and wildfire resiliency projects.
Oversee grant compliance, contracting and budget management in partnership with BEF’s Finance and Operations teams.
Lead the design and implementation of peer-learning, site visits and other opportunities that elevate riparian stewardship and conservation.
Author technical briefs and synthesis products that inform program direction and partner decision-making.
Serve on grant review team and program work groups.
Create communications materials that highlight partner achievements and surface lessons learned and innovations.
Identify and pursue corporate engagement and private sector investment opportunities that advance watershed resilience goals.
Partner with BEF's communications coordinator to develop compelling project narratives and outreach materials.
Leverage and expand utility and business partnerships to broaden the reach and impact of watershed resilience work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or equivalent experience in relevant fields, including water resources, infrastructure, community development, conservation or conservation planning, community engagement, natural resource management, environmental science, or public policy.
Minimum 5+ years experience in water resources, infrastructure, community development, conservation or conservation planning, community engagement, natural resource management, environmental science, or public policy.
Experience with project management, working directly with Tribal, local, state, and federal governments, and/or private landowners and agricultural producers.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse partners such as utilities, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations.
Facilitation and convening skills, including supporting peer learning sessions, workshops, or stakeholder meetings.
Clear written communication skills, including experience developing program communications, summaries, or materials that highlight partner work and program outcomes.
Organizational and project coordination skills, including tracking tasks, supporting grant reporting or invoicing, and managing multiple workstreams in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects — including supporting resource allocation, budget tracking, contractor coordination, and accountability for outcomes across workstreams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Employer paid Medical, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance for employees; 75% subsidized for family/dependents.
Retirement plan with 5% employer matching contribution.
Generous PTO and Vacation Policy including alternative care and self-care leave.
Four Week paid sabbatical after first 6 years, then every 5 years thereafter.
Opportunity to grow through training and development including a generous paid professional development budget.
Hybrid work schedule.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementgrant compliancebudget managementcurriculum developmenttechnical writingstakeholder engagementresource allocationcontractor coordinationprogram evaluationdata analysis

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingfacilitationclear written communicationorganizational skillsproject coordinationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptability