Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

AECOM; Colorado; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to base in Denver, CO. Lead projects for water and wastewater infrastructure, including planning, design, and plans for distribution and treatment facilities.

The role involves guiding design staff, pursuing new business, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring schedule and budget adherence. Colorado PE is required or obtainable within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline plus eight years of related experience or equivalent.
• PE license in Colorado, ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of design staff for water and wastewater projects (pipelines, pump stations, treatment systems).
• Identify new business opportunities, present to clients, and market capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Public speaking

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

SWMM

StormCAD/WaterCAD

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to be based in Denver, Colorado. The Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager will support and lead projects for water and wastewater clients primarily in the Denver area but also include national projects including planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water distribution and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Technical oversight of design staff and team members for water and wastewater infrastructure projects including water pipelines, sewage collection systems, pump stations, storage tanks, water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems, etc.
• Identifies new business opportunities for AECOM, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes AECOM’s capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
• Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of AECOM's qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors and drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.
• Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
• Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• May supervise technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff including workload and staffing management.
• Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related disciplinepluseight (8) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Colorado, the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on municipal projects.
• Experience and familiarity with the following programs: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, SWMM, and/or Storm/Sewer/WaterCAD
• Experience working with local clients in Colorado.
• Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
• Relocation is not available for this role

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community, where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.