Water/Wastewater - Project Manager

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 116,600 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Denver, CO. This role involves leading analysis, design, and construction administration for diverse water and wastewater projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and a Colorado PE license. The position offers an annual salary range of $116,600 – $160,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality client services and delivery within budget.
• Support business development and client relationship management.
• Direct and supervise complex studies and investigations.

Skills

Project management

Water/Wastewater engineering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Denver, CO. This role presents an exciting opportunity to our expanding team and plays a crucial role in Water/Wastewater Infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will lead the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various water and wastewater projects. Projects may include conveyance, utilities, pump/lift stations, treatment, and/or master planning infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality client services, clarity on work products, and delivery of high‑quality services within budget and schedule constraints.
• Support business development with client relationship and management services, opportunity development, and proposal pursuits and preparation.
• Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality.
• Direct and supervise complex studies and investigations.
• Define tasks to be conducted by others, and provide general supervision, review, and approval.
• Collect, correlate, and prepare recommendations and conclusions for final reports.
• Determine and schedule required project resources.
• Evaluate and analyze project decisions to ensure objectivity, soundness of design, and impact of those decisions on schedule, budget, and needs.
• Remain current on regulations and technological advancements.
• Serve as Project Manager and sealing Professional Engineer for projects requiring intergroup skills and consultants.
• Participate in the administration, interpretation, and implementation of contracts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering with project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $116,600 – $160,000 and depends on the candidate’s qualifications compared to the minimum and preferred requirements. Exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay at a straight‑time hourly rate for any hours over forty (40) hours per week. Employees are eligible for annual bonuses and amounts are determined by company profitability and growth, and for employees at higher compensation grades, group and personal performance are also considered.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare advisory services, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement account, family and medical leave, short‑term medical leave/short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) matching, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal/ID shield, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, travel assistance, pet insurance, access to company cabins and partner discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.