Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Utilities

Muller Engineering Company; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A water/wastewater engineering firm is seeking a motivated project manager to oversee various projects in Colorado. The role requires managing project delivery, including construction drawings and specifications, as well as maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and over 10 years of experience in water and wastewater projects. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a salary range of $125,000 to $170,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in planning, design, and project management for water/wastewater projects.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and analysis on various water and wastewater projects.
• Manage project delivery including construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare detailed project work scopes and fee estimates.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Technical Vision

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Aquanuity

EPANet

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled water and wastewater engineering professional. Muller Engineering is seeking to strengthen its Water/Wastewater Utilities staff at the project manager level with an individual experienced in managing and delivering projects involving water and wastewater master planning studies, capital improvements plans, facilities assessment and rehabilitation, and the design of well supply facilities, pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and other water/wastewater capital projects for various public sector clients in Colorado.

Muller Engineering Company is located in Lakewood, CO, where team members have the opportunity to collaborate in person. Our employees follow a hybrid work schedule, allowing us to continue our strong collaborative culture while supporting the work‑life balance offered with remote work opportunities. We welcome applicants from across the continental United States, with a preference for those located in Colorado or willing to relocate.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee design and analysis on a wide variety of water and wastewater projects, including providing technical vision, problem‑solving expertise, and innovative solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Oversee hydraulic water and wastewater modeling efforts, transient analyses, capital improvements programming and master planning studies.
• Manage the design of water/wastewater improvements such as water transmission and distribution lines, shallow and deep well facilities, meter and valve vaults, pumps and pumping facilities, wastewater collection pipelines, sewage lift stations, and irrigation ditch diversion facilities and measurement structures.
• Manage and oversee the delivery of construction drawings, project specifications, and technical report writing.
• Prepare detailed project work scopes, fee estimates, and schedules.
• Mentor, guide and manage teams of project and design engineers to deliver high‑quality projects on time and within budget.
• Other project management duties such as workload planning and management, invoicing, project progress reporting, etc.
• Champion business development and marketing efforts, resulting in the acquisition of new projects.
• Nurture long‑term client relationships resulting in repeat sole‑source work.

Education And/Or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university; a master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of combined planning, design and project management experience on water and wastewater projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create deliverables that support our client’s overall project goals.
• Knowledge and familiarity with industry‑related software (Aquanuity, EPANet, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation) and other applicable software common to the field of water/wastewater engineering.

Licenses/Registrations

• Active Colorado Professional Engineer license or ability to transfer a license from another state within 6 months of hire.

Base salary range for this position is: $125,000/yr - $170,000/yr dependent on individual education, qualification, experience and other factors.