Water/Wastewater Project Leader

Olsson; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Traditional benefits package

Job summary

Olsson in Colorado is seeking a Project Manager for our Water/Wastewater team to lead complex projects from scoping through delivery. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure high‑quality outcomes and on‑time results.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, at least eight years of project experience, and proven ability to negotiate contracts and guide multidisciplinary teams across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related area required.
• Minimum of eight years of project experience with increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage financial success and timely completion.
• Manages complex contract negotiations.
• Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams and coordinating resources.
• Serves as primary liaison between all parties involved in a project.
• Monitors progress and measures project performance to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Mentors and supervises staff on project management best practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Client service orientation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Registered Professional Engineer

Job description

Olsson in Colorado is seeking a Project Manager for our Water/Wastewater team to lead complex projects from scoping through delivery. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure high‑quality outcomes and on‑time results.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, at least eight years of project experience, and proven ability to negotiate contracts and guide multidisciplinary teams across multiple