Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Utilities

Project Manager | Water & Wastewater Utilities Why Consider This Opportunity?

Employee-Owned | Hybrid Schedule | Top Workplace Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned engineering firm known for its exceptional culture, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to employee growth.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected Water and Wastewater Utilities team that serves as a trusted advisor to municipalities throughout Colorado. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, lead impactful infrastructure projects, mentor developing engineers, and help shape the future of a growing practice.

Highlights include:

Employee ownership opportunities

Hybrid schedule with flexibility

Top Workplace recognition driven by employee feedback

Long-term, relationship-based clients

Strong project backlog and career stability

Collaborative, supportive leadership team Opportunity to influence the future of the practice

If you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your work has a lasting impact, this could be the next step in your career.

About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Water and Wastewater Utilities team. This individual will play a key role in managing municipal infrastructure projects, supporting long-term planning efforts, and strengthening client relationships across the region.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and client-facing experience, along with a passion for mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What You'll DoLead and manage municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through design and construction

Oversee water and wastewater master planning studies, capital improvement planning efforts, and hydraulic modeling initiatives

Manage projects involving pump stations, lift stations, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, wells, and related infrastructure

Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients and maintain strong relationships

Provide leadership and guidance to project engineers and design staff

Review plans, specifications, reports, schedules, and budgets

Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development

Support business development efforts and identify opportunities for additional work with existing and prospective clients

What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Colorado licensure within six months
10+ years of water and wastewater engineering experience

Experience managing municipal infrastructure projects

Strong background in one or more of the following:

Water modeling

Wastewater modeling

Master planning

Capital improvement planning

Pump stations and lift stations

Utility infrastructure design

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Proven ability to lead projects and mentor technical staff

Preferred Experience Municipal consulting experience

Existing municipal relationships within Colorado Experience working in both consulting and public-sector environments

Familiarity with WaterCAD, SewerCAD, EPANET, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Aquanuity, or similar tools

What You'll Love About This Team Employee-owned organization

Excellent benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Accessible and supportive leadership

Strong team culture with a genuine sense of camaraderie

Long-standing client partnerships

Opportunities for professional growth and future leadership

Compensation: $125,000 - $170,000+ DOEIf you're ready to join a respected engineering firm where people stay, clients return, and careers thrive, we'd love to connect with you.