Project Manager - Surface Water

Merrick & Company; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Referral Program

Professional Training

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Merrick & Company is seeking a Project Manager for the Surface Water/Stormwater Engineering Group in Colorado. You will lead a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants on complex water projects, overseeing scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communications.

The role emphasizes business development, proposal preparation, and coordination with public and private sector clients. Colorado experience is preferred; hybrid schedule and occasional travel to client sites are required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of combined experience in surface water, river restoration, public works, project management.
• Experience on open channel waterways, stream restoration, and storm sewer projects.
• ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants on surface water projects.
• Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and client interfaces with public/private sector clients.
• Develop proposals and support project awards with marketing and business development teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver design documents, cost estimates, and permits.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Proposal development

Budget & scheduling

Team leadership

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick is seeking qualified applicants for a Project Manager position in our Surface Water/Stormwater Engineering Group as part of our expanding Water Practice in Colorado. The Merrick Water Practice is inclusive of water, wastewater, and surface water markets.

Local/regional candidates preferred (hybrid schedule). Remote candidates will be considered if they are willing to travel to client sites and local offices 2x per month.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting, challenging, and innovative water resource projects.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about water, community, and recreation.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engage in a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers. A culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and work-life balance.
• Our growth in Colorado involves strengthening ties with internal and external customers, establishing networked business partnerships, and leading key resources to differentiate our services. You'll be supported by our team of over 120 water professionals at Merrick.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and lead the charge in creating sustainable, impactful water solutions for our communities!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Project Manager must be capable of marketing, directing, and managing a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and/or subconsultants on surface water/stormwater projects. As a pivotal member of our team, this position requires the ability to not only be proficient in the technical work, but to also manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and interface with multi-discipline professionals. This position requires a high level of demonstrated effectiveness in working with both public and private sector clients, stakeholders, other consulting team members, and in marketing these services to public agencies and other target clients in Colorado.

The successful candidate will be required to interface with clients and Federal, Local and State government agencies for surface water projects located anywhere within the country.

The successful candidate shall:

• Demonstrate experience, in-depth knowledge, and understanding of river/stream processes and restoration, open channel hydraulics, hydraulic structures, USACE 404 permitting process, FEMA (CLOMR/LOMR) analysis/evaluation and floodplain permitting, grade control structures, streambank armoring and erosion control.
• Work experience with Mile High Flood District is preferred, but not required
• Recreational whitewater design and/or construction experience is preferred, but not required
• Be able to demonstrate a long-term successful record of Business Development, project management, managing schedules and budgets for medium to large, complex civil engineering design efforts, and demonstrated skills for effectively working in multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Be proficient and have successfully demonstrated capabilities with client development, preparing successful proposals in collaboration with marketing and business development teams, interviews, and negotiations for project awards with a wide range of public agencies and private sector clients. Colorado experience is preferred by not required.
• Demonstrate successful management of design teams including design engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants on surface water and urban stormwater projects.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives.
• Be expected to provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Management Team to: identify target clients and projects,grow staff, monitor project deliveryand meet financial performance goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including geomorphologist, landscape architects, surveyors, and construction professionals, to ensure alignment with project objectives. Be capable of performing independent design tasks, peer reviews, preparing construction documents (i.e. design drawings, general and technical specifications), preparing both design and construction cost estimates, organizing all project deliverables, and generally managing the efforts of a project design and permitting team.
• Have proven experience in assisting clients in the construction contractor bid reviews, selection, and award process.
• Have demonstrated experience in the proposal development and execution of construction phase services that includes submittal reviews, construction observation, home office and field engineering, quality assurance, and final acceptance of work when required.
• Prepare and meet with clients to either validate or negotiate proposed scope of work, budget/fee estimates, schedule, level of quality, change management, and ensure the projects meet the goals and expectations of the client and stakeholders.
• Prepare fee proposals for both engineering design and construction observation work.
• Oversee internal communication and coordination of design efforts.
• Effectively manage the financial performance, schedules and reporting requirements of assigned projects and meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience in surface water and river restoration design, public works, drainage, project management, and construction phase services.
• Experience working on open channel waterways, creeks, and rivers, streambank restoration, and storm sewer projects.
• Demonstrated track record of providing exemplary client satisfaction and multi-year client relationships.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering degree from an A.B.E.T. accredited school.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Affiliation with local industry groups.
• Master's degree in engineering is preferred, but not a requirement if successful project experience is demonstrated.
• Experience in Colorado
• #LI-Hybrid

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.