Strategic Planning & Wastewater Infrastructure Leader

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary

Incentive training program

Job summary

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Planning Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Planning Engineering Division and to shape long‑range infrastructure strategies for wastewater treatment and transmission.

You will translate strategic direction into actionable programs, oversee facility planning studies, manage the Capital Expenditure Schedule, and balance operational, regulatory, financial, and risk considerations to support Metro's long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex infrastructure planning programs.
• Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable work programs.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range planning efforts for wastewater facilities.
• Oversee capital expenditure schedule and prioritization analyses.
• Coordinate planning with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and other departments.
• Manage contracts for engineering activities.
• Develop staff and foster safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Planning Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Planning Engineering Division and to shape long‑range infrastructure strategies for wastewater treatment and transmission.

You will translate strategic direction into actionable programs, oversee facility planning studies, manage the Capital Expenditure Schedule, and balance operational, regulatory, financial, and risk considerations to support Metro's long-term goals.