Project Manager – Municipal Drinking Water

Project Manager – Municipal Drinking Water

Location: Denver, CO
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Municipal Drinking Water to lead complex water infrastructure projects throughout Colorado and the western United States. This role is ideal for a technically strong, people-focused leader who enjoys solving challenging water quality problems, mentoring emerging engineers, and delivering high-impact projects for public-sector clients.

You will join a diverse, collaborative team with ambitious goals—sharing ideas, boldly exploring technical solutions, and contributing to thought leadership in the municipal water space. Strong organizational skills, a flexible team-player mindset, and the ability to lead through overlapping schedules and evolving requirements are essential to success in this role.

• Provide leadership and guidance through all phases of engineering projects from concept through completion, including safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, permitting, project controls, and public/community relations.

• Understand and apply conventional and advanced drinking water treatment technologies to solve complex water quality challenges.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality services that meet internal QA/QC standards and client expectations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted partnerships and maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets to ensure financial and operational success.

• Plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.

• Track and communicate project progress, cost and schedule metrics, design questions, and project challenges requiring leadership support.

• Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.

• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and mentorship to project team members; actively support the growth and development of future leaders.

• Lead or support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuit strategies, and client presentations.

• Leverage existing client relationships and promote repeat business within assigned client accounts.

• Proactively identify upcoming project opportunities and position the organization for future work.

• Maintain visibility in the regional water and wastewater market through leadership roles and participation in professional organizations.

• Share industry insights, emerging trends, and market feedback with water leadership teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program (required).

• Minimum 7 years of related experience in design engineering (10 years preferred), including 3+ years managing engineering projects.

  • A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

• Previous consulting experience preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) or other relevant professional registration preferred.

• Demonstrated success in project management strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to develop business, win work, and establish long-term client relationships strongly preferred.

• Prior experience on construction project sites or in program management within water, government, energy, transmission & distribution, manufacturing, aviation, or related industries preferred.

• Strong knowledge of project controls, document management, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical information to clients, management, and project teams.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to apply diversified engineering knowledge across a broad range of assignments and develop innovative approaches to technical challenges.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, lead, and manage change in a positive and thoughtful manner.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors, engineers, and designers in a multi-disciplinary team environment.