Project Manager - Surface Water

Merrick & Company•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick is seeking qualified applicants for a Project Manager position in our Surface Water/Stormwater Engineering Group as part of our expanding Water Practice in Colorado. The Merrick Water Practice is inclusive of water, wastewater, and surface water markets. This role offers a hybrid schedule for local/regional candidates, with remote candidates considered if willing to travel to client sites and local offices twice a month. Merrick is an employee-owned, mid-sized, multi-discipline consulting engineering firm that values technical excellence, creativity, and work-life balance. The company prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers and fostering a culture that supports professional growth and development. Merrick has over 120 water professionals supporting its growth in Colorado, focusing on strengthening ties with internal and external customers, establishing networked business partnerships, and leading key resources to differentiate services. The company is committed to a human-centered hiring process and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience in surface water and river restoration design, public works, drainage, project management, and construction phase services.
Experience working on open channel waterways, creeks, and rivers, streambank restoration, and storm sewer projects.
Demonstrated track record of providing exemplary client satisfaction and multi-year client relationships.
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering degree from an A.B.E.T. accredited school.
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Work experience with Mile High Flood District is preferred, but not required
Recreational whitewater design and/or construction experience is preferred, but not required
Colorado experience is preferred by not required.
Affiliation with local industry groups.
Master’s degree in engineering is preferred, but not a requirement if successful project experience is demonstrated.
Experience in Colorado

Responsibilities

Marketing, directing, and managing a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and/or subconsultants on surface water/stormwater projects.
Managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and interfacing with multi-discipline professionals.
Demonstrating effectiveness in working with public and private sector clients, stakeholders, and other consulting team members.
Marketing services to public agencies and other target clients in Colorado.
Interfacing with clients and Federal, Local and State government agencies for surface water projects located anywhere within the country.
Demonstrating experience, in-depth knowledge, and understanding of river/stream processes and restoration, open channel hydraulics, hydraulic structures, USACE 404 permitting process, FEMA (CLOMR/LOMR) analysis/evaluation and floodplain permitting, grade control structures, streambank armoring and erosion control.
Demonstrating a long-term successful record of Business Development, project management, managing schedules and budgets for medium to large, complex civil engineering design efforts, and demonstrated skills for effectively working in multi-discipline engineering teams.
Demonstrating successful capabilities with client development, preparing successful proposals in collaboration with marketing and business development teams, interviews, and negotiations for project awards with a wide range of public agencies and private sector clients.
Demonstrating successful management of design teams including design engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants on surface water and urban stormwater projects.
Fostering positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives.
Providing input to and participating in strategic planning for the team.
Working closely with the Business Unit Management Team to identify target clients and projects, grow staff, monitor project delivery and meet financial performance goals.
Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including geomorphologist, landscape architects, surveyors, and construction professionals, to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Performing independent design tasks, peer reviews, preparing construction documents (i.e. design drawings, general and technical specifications), preparing both design and construction cost estimates, organizing all project deliverables, and generally managing the efforts of a project design and permitting team.
Assisting clients in the construction contractor bid reviews, selection, and award process.
Developing and executing construction phase services that includes submittal reviews, construction observation, home office and field engineering, quality assurance, and final acceptance of work when required.
Preparing and meeting with clients to either validate or negotiate proposed scope of work, budget/fee estimates, schedule, level of quality, change management, and ensure the projects meet the goals and expectations of the client and stakeholders.
Preparing fee proposals for both engineering design and construction observation work.
Overseeing internal communication and coordination of design efforts.
Effectively managing the financial performance, schedules and reporting requirements of assigned projects and meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
Exercising initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.