Senior Project Manager Water

Mott MacDonald; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Denver is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager with at least 8 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role includes leading project teams, supervising junior staff, and managing client relationships. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Colorado. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package, with an expected salary of $140,000–$171,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years managing multi-discipline project teams.
• 5+ years managing proposals for engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager on large complex projects.
• Recruit and develop junior staff.
• Supervise preparation of plans and specifications for water infrastructure.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Strong technical skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar)

Licensed as a Professional Engineer – Colorado preferred

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

We’re a global engineering, management, and development services firm that serves projects worldwide. We seek a dynamic, highly‑motivated Senior Project Manager with at least 8 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects to join our Denver, Colorado office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager on large and complex projects with multi‑discipline teams.
• Serve as Line Manager, recruiting, developing, supervising, and retaining junior staff.
• Serve as project principal, supervising less‑experienced project managers on smaller, less‑complex projects.
• Supervise and direct preparation of planning studies, evaluations, and feasibility studies for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Supervise and direct preparation of plans and specifications for new facilities and rehabilitation of existing facilities.
• Supervise and direct construction engineering support services.
• Lead the technical development of proposals.
• Serve as account leader responsible for creating and growing relationships with one or more clients.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong business acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar).
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer – Colorado preferred.
• 8+ years of total experience in planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects for major utility clients.
• Strong technical skills and leadership experience, preferably including water or wastewater treatment plants.
• 5+ years of experience managing multi‑discipline project teams.
• 5+ years of experience managing proposals for engineering projects.
• Experience in an entrepreneurial environment managing and growing client relationships.

Benefits & Compensation

Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience, and unique skills. The expected salary for this position is $140,000 – $171,000.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance.

Location & Working Arrangement

Denver, CO, US.

Hybrid model: Majority of the time spent in office with a minimum of three days a week; flexibility to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Regular full‑time U.S. position.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Location(s): Denver, CO, US.

Contract Type: Regular (U.S. only).

Work Pattern: Full Time.

Market: Water.

Discipline: Water.

Job Ref: 14079.

Recruiter Contact: Heather Yawger.