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Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Colorado Springs, COOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$155,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • ABET-accredited program
  • Colorado
  • 5 years of experience
  • schedules
  • budgets
  • multidisciplinary project teams
  • water treatment

Nice to have

  • professional service proposals
  • project pursuits
  • client relationships
  • repeat business
  • project financial performance
  • backlog growth

Role summary

RESPEC is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Colorado Springs, Loveland, or Denver, Colorado. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, a PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and a minimum of 5 years of experience managing water and wastewater engineering projects. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, with strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment, collection, distribution systems, and pumping facilities. Excellent communication, client management, and leadership skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include experience with proposal development, client relationship building, financial performance management, hydraulic modeling, CAD, and project management software.

RESPEC, seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in our Water market sector, located in Colorado Springs, Loveland, and Denver, Colorado.

We are committed to excellence in engineering and environmental solutions. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in groundbreaking projects that address water and wastewater challenges faced by our clients. With an unwavering focus on sustainability and innovation, we take pride in delivering results that enhance quality of life and promote responsible resource management.

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or the ability to obtain within six (6) months
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and delivering water and wastewater engineering projects
  • Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary project teams
  • Strong knowledge of water treatment, wastewater treatment, collection systems, distribution systems, and pumping facilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, client management, and leadership skills
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Preferred:

  • Experience developing and leading professional service proposals and project pursuits
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships and generate repeat business
  • Experience managing project financial performance and supporting backlog growth
  • Proficiency with hydraulic modeling, CAD design, and project management software
  • Active participation in professional organizations and industry conferences

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The typical salary range for this position is $100,000 to $155,000 Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

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