Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

The Alliance for Collective Action (operating brand: The Alliance Center); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

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

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

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.

The ideal candidate will have project engineering management experience, be eager to mentor and develop junior engineers, and possess a Colorado PE license with 15+ years in stormwater engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
• PE license in Colorado or ability to obtain upon hire
• 15+ years of experience in stormwater engineering
• Proven experience managing teams of engineers and mentoring junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Involved with planning, design, and specialty services related to stormwater and water resources engineering.
• Work on hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analyses, and MS4 compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and lead project teams.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Team leadership

Stormwater engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XPSWMM

Job description

Company Description

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.

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.