Water/Wastewater Project Manager

JMT; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave Time

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Excellent 401K Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Denver, CO is seeking a senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead design and construction engineering for municipal and private clients. The role emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and delivering quality projects on time and within budget.

Candidates should hold an ABET‑accredited engineering degree, be a registered Professional Engineer, and bring 10+ years of water/wastewater project delivery experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office;

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in civil, mechanical, environmental or chemical engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 10+ years of relevant experience delivering water and wastewater projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project(s) per scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with disciplines and subconsultants to define scope and fees.
• Develop project management and quality plans; create project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants; monitor progress and mitigate risks.
• Communicate status and issues to stakeholders; present updates.
• Support marketing efforts with proposals and interviews.

Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

The Water/Wastewater (W/WW) team at JMT epitomizes dynamism and innovation. The right candidate will find themselves immersed in a culture that fosters both mentorship and entrepreneurial spirit. This allows individuals to progressively expand their expertise while receiving guidance from seasoned professionals. Working on collaborative projects related to collection, conveyance, distribution, pumping, and treatment, the candidate will have ample opportunities to contribute to and lead initiatives that shape the future of water and wastewater at JMT and in their local communities.

Compensation for this position is $65-80/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Registered Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of experience
• Experience delivering water and wastewater projects from design through construction phase engineering services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Works well in a team environment

Preferred Experience

• CAPM or PMP
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Excellent 401K Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement Program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.