Utility Planning Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A key engineering firm in Denver is seeking a Utility Planning Project Manager responsible for managing water distribution and wastewater collection projects. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience, including 2 years in project management, and possess a professional engineering license. The role involves leading project teams, delivering designs, and ensuring client satisfaction. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The company values participation in an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience, with a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the relevant licensing board.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for water/wastewater projects.
• Lead project teams in delivering designs for pipelines and pump stations.
• Market and deliver services to existing and potential clients.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Business development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

GIS platforms (Esri)

Hydraulic modeling software (Innovyze, Bentley, AquaTwin)

Job description

Utility Planning Project Manager - (192159)

This position will be responsible for managing master planning, design, and construction projects for water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Candidates should be engaged in the water/wastewater engineering industry, working closely with clients and internal staff to deliver successful projects throughout Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations, including project management activities to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Market and deliver services to existing and potential clients.
• Lead project teams and deliver designs for pipelines and pump stations.
• Lead project teams and deliver master plans for wastewater collection and water distribution systems.
• Commit to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Schedule, assign, and review work of project team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience with the delivery of master plans for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to coordinate the work of team members and provide direction to advance overall project goals.
• Interest in business development and client relationships.
• Excellent communications, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Active engagement in professional and industry organizations such as Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association and Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association.
• Excellent team player capable of functioning effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams.
• Preferred experience in mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of GIS platforms such as Esri.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software platforms from Innovyze, Bentley, and AquaTwin.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.