Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Employee ownership through ESOP

Matching 401(k) contributions

100-percent company-paid family health

100-percent company-paid dental and…

100-percent company-paid vision

PTO with prior experience credits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AE2S seeks a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact projects in Lone Tree, CO. You will guide project delivery, mentor engineers, and strengthen client relationships while supporting AE2S’ Idaho operations.

The role blends technical leadership with business development across regions. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of wastewater consulting, a PE license (or eligible within 6 months), and proven project management skills with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years consulting experience in wastewater treatment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development.
• Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members.
• Prior project management experience.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements may apply (background check, drug screen, MVR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentor for junior engineers within the Wastewater Practice.
• Perform project delivery roles (PM, QA/QC) related to wastewater.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget to provide exceptional client service.
• Grow regional market presence and client relationships, support proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager - Lone Tree, CO

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with AE2S

Are you a driven and experienced water/wastewater professional looking for your next big opportunity? AE2S is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact water and wastewater projects across the region. Join a team that is passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions and meaningful infrastructure improvements for communities across the country.

At AE2S, we don’t just design systems – we solve complex challenges. From innovative new Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) to technical upgrades and capacity expansions, our portfolio spans a wide range of transformative projects. As a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in project delivery and client relationship development, specifically supportingAE2S’ Idaho operations. Working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across AE2S geographies and under the guidance of the Wastewater Practice Leader, you’ll be instrumental in driving both project success and business development efforts.

If you're looking for a company that values forward-thinking, technical excellence, and your career growth – you’ve found it.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentor for junior engineers within the Wastewater Practice to empower the team.
• Perform a variety of team roles within project delivery (project management, QA/QC, and performing) as they relate to wastewater.
• Responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and adherence for projects managed to provide extreme client services to build lasting relationships.
• Grow market and technical presence within the region through working with the AE2S team to prioritize client pursuits, build client relationships, provide client management, identify opportunities, and support competitive proposal pursuits.

Why AE2S

Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.

AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation and Total Rewards

The anticipated salary range for this position is:

• $121,500 - $150,000+
• This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits

AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 15+ years consulting experience in wastewater treatment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
• Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members
• Prior project management experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Proven client relationships
• Knowledge of design standards and permitting
• Knowledge of Colorado funding programs

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Aff...