Civil Engineer III; Project Manager

Position: Civil Engineer III (Project Manager)
POSITION TITLE:

Civil Engineer III (Project Manager) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req
8337

DEPARTMENT:
Ut Water Systems Engr Div

LOCATION:

UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG C

BENEFIT CATEGORY:
Classified (Non-CBU) View Classified Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $87,211. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $ -  (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS:
Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/5/2026.

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While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

* Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

* Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

* Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

* Flexible spending:
Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

* Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

* Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

* Wellness program, workout facilities

* Employee/family onsite health clinic

* Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

* Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Water Utilities is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Project Manager that will be responsible for identifying, planning, budgeting, coordinating, designing and providing technical support for Water Utility infrastructure projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

* Manages all aspects of water utility capital improvement projects within the City right-of-way and/or at the water treatment or wastewater treatment facilities; including design, permitting, procurement, construction and public outreach.

* Administers multiple engineering and construction contracts for the duration of the project.

* Develops the project Scope of Work for all types of water utility infrastructure projects.

* Manages the preparation of contract documents, bidding and contract administration including negotiating change orders for engineering and construction contracts.

* Develops and monitors project schedules from design through construction.

* Manages project budgets and anticipates financial changes for projects. Ensures completion of assigned projects within established budgets.

* Develops conceptual, preliminary, and final cost estimates for water utility projects.

* Contributes to the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and/or designs for infrastructure project.

* Performs review and final approval of infrastructure replacement or improvement projects.

* Performs site inspection to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.

* Responsible for obtaining all necessary of federal, state, local, and private permits related to large scale water utility projects. Secures permits and monitors compliance with all applicable regulations.

* Represents the department and serves as a technical information resource for the public, consultants and developers, City boards and departments, City Council, and other organizations regarding specific projects or general engineering questions; may prepare presentations and written materials.

* Seeks input from operations divisions on design and construction of utility infrastructure.

* Responsible for public outreach and engagement related to water utility projects through a variety of communications tools.

* Presents design alternatives to the public and obtains informed consent for construction of improvements.

* Fosters an inclusive environment within the project teams (engineers, contractors, other city departments, etc.) for the greatest project outcomes.

Management Responsibilities

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