Colorado Water/Wastewater Leader — Engineering & Growth

Olsson; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health care

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Colorado Water/Wastewater Leader to guide the performance and growth of the water/wastewater group in Colorado, including strategic planning, business development, and client relations. You will manage staff, direct project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, while collaborating with market and geography leads to drive delivery, utilization, and financial performance.

Candidates should bring 8+ years in consulting and 4+ years of supervision, with a strong water/wastewater

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consulting industry.
• At least 4 years of experience supervising others.
• Established background in the water/wastewater industry.
• Daily management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily management and leadership for the Colorado Water/Wastewater group while remaining actively engaged in project execution and client delivery.
• Manages staff and group dynamics; sets priorities for current and ongoing projects; and establishes goals aligned with the group’s and team’s objectives.
• Maintains responsibility for assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality control, and client communication.
• Monitors and manages project performance, employee utilization, and workload; identifies improvement opportunities; and implements plans to maximize efficiency and successful delivery.
• Oversees project management, quality control, and technical execution within the group, maintaining a utilization goal that supports both leadership responsibilities and continued project involvement.
• Encourages professional development by helping employees identify goals, outlining expectations, recognizing accomplishments, and providing consistent feedback.
• Communicates regularly with group members to ensure alignment on initiatives, goals, project priorities, and accountability.
• Ensures a high level of client service through direct and ongoing engagement with existing clients, responsiveness, and relationship management.
• Outlines training and mentoring expectations to strengthen technical capabilities and leadership depth within the group.
• Collaborates with other group leaders to align staffing, project delivery, and strategic objectives across the team.
• Actively participates in business development efforts, including maintaining repeat-client relationships and supporting new client pursuits in coordination with business development leadership.
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Daily management

Ownership in work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Colorado Water/Wastewater Leader to guide the performance and growth of the water/wastewater group in Colorado, including strategic planning, business development, and client relations. You will manage staff, direct project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, while collaborating with market and geography leads to drive delivery, utilization, and financial performance.

Candidates should bring 8+ years in consulting and 4+ years of supervision, with a strong water/wastewater