Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

RESPEC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

A competitive engineering firm based in Denver, CO is seeking a Water Resource Senior Project Manager for its Water market sector. The role involves managing stormwater engineering projects, mentoring junior engineers, and requires extensive experience and a PE license. The organization offers competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Join a team of innovative thinkers tackling real-world challenges.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in stormwater engineering.
• Experience managing teams of engineers.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience managing teams of engineers and mentoring junior staff.
• Proficiency with H&H software: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and specialty services for stormwater projects.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Develop construction plan packages and conduct floodplain mapping.
• Support business development and contribute to master planning and construction oversight.

Skills

Stormwater engineering

Team management

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XPSWMM

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: RESPEC, seeks a Water Resource Senior Project Manager in our Water market sector, located in Denver, CO.

As a Senior Project Manager you will be involved with all forms of planning, design, and specialty services related to the stormwater and water resources engineering field. Projects often involve hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analyses, detention/water quality BMP design, stream restoration, bridge scour, trail design, stormwater management plans, MS4 compliance, and water rights. The ideal candidate will have project engineering management experience and be eager to mentor and develop junior engineers.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in stormwater engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or ability to obtain upon hire, and have experience in providing engineering services the state
• Practical application of various H&H software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XPSWMM
• At least 5 years of experience in the following:
  • Managing teams of engineers to provide stormwater engineering services
  • Mentoring and leading junior engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of stormwater engineering
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in the following:
  • Business development and client management
  • Developing and guiding construction plan packages and/or master planning studies
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Letters of Map Change (LOMC) and floodplain mapping AutoCAD and GIS
  • Construction oversight of stormwater project installations

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here.RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

Denver, CO Full-time Discipline: Civil Engineering

We'd love to have you join our team. We are always looking for great talent who are “cultural add”.