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Project Manager - Greenprint Partners

Who: Greenprint Partners is a green infrastructure delivery partner that helps cities achieve high-impact, community-driven stormwater solutions at scale. Our green infrastructure projects are designed to maximize community benefits, be delivered at scale, and maintained for the long-term. That’s how our team of project managers, community organizers, landscape architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

What: The Project Manager is:
  • An experienced Project manager, ideally with familiarity of green stormwater infrastructure 
  • Accountable to schedules and deliverable dates 
  • The kind of person that loves the details and thrives on organizing and streamlining 
  • Used to thinking one or two steps ahead of what’s currently on your plate 
  • Confident in managing a portfolio of projects at various stages of development 
  • Excited by working in a innovative and collaborative environment 
  • Comfortable with healthy conflict and diverse communication styles 
  • Excited about traveling for work frequently, including on weekends, as needed 

Responsibilities include:

  • Building landowner/client relationships 
  • Analyzing new project opportunities 
  • Synthesizing information and writing proposals for project funding 
  • Building timelines and accountability plans for project implementation 
  • Leading project meetings with external partners and landowners/clients 
  • Planning and implementing stakeholder & community events 
  • Managing project implementation, including invoicing and payments 
  • Keeping colleagues and partners accountable to deliverables. 
  • Managing projects risks with a team 
To apply
  • Submit your cover letter and resume/CV HERE AND also send a copy of your cover letter to recruiting@greenprintparters.com with the subject line: PM Search. In your letter, please make sure to explain your interest in our mission: Green Infrastructure transforms communities. We partner with cities to deliver more, better, for all. 
  • If we think you might be a fit, our VP of Talent will reach out to schedule a brief phone call to discuss your interest in the position and working with our company. 
  • Following this initial phone chat, we expect that competitive candidates will interview with the hiring manager and the rest of the team. 
  • This posting will remain active until the position is filled.
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