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Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Job in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80238, USA
Listing for: Jacobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Management
  • Management
    Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
At Jacobs, we're redefining what's possible-designing and delivering innovative water infrastructure that makes the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. Join us as we partner with influential clients to protect our communities and shape a sustainable future.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Water Resources Project Manager to lead the delivery of cutting-edge water resource projects across Colorado, the West Central region, and beyond. You'll partner with our clients and engineers to ensure excellence in design, client satisfaction, and project success-all while working with a dynamic team that feels like family.

What You'll Do:

-    Project Management:
Coordinate directly with our clients and lead our internal teams to deliver planning, modeling, and design projects related to stream restoration, ecosystem improvements, dams, detention and water quality facilities, floodplain improvements, stormwater conveyance systems, and other types of water resources projects.

-    Guide Teams & Subconsultants:
Provide leadership and support to internal staff and external partners to complete diverse multi-discipline projects successfully.

-    Oversee Technical Work:
Direct the preparation of studies, reports, construction drawings, details, specifications, and cost estimates for design and planning projects.

-    Ensure Regulatory Compliance:
Coordinate with our internal environmental team and regulatory agencies to meet local, state, and federal requirements throughout project execution.

-    Manage Specialized Modeling:
Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to facilitate floodplain studies, geomorphic evaluations, design, and environmental permitting.

-    Support Marketing & Business Development:
Contribute to our team approach to marketing to nurture long-term client relationships, pursue opportunities, secure new work, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

-    Mentor & Develop Talent:
Support the professional growth of team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.

-    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

-    Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado or ability to transfer registration from another state.

-    At least 12 years of professional experience in water-related engineering.

-    At least 3 years of Project Management experience in water-related engineering.

-    Demonstrated ability to lead the preparation of studies, proposals, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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