Project Manager - Surface Water

Merrick•Denver, CO

41d•$125,000 - $169,000•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. The position will be located in our Denver, CO office. The Project Manager must be capable of marketing, directing, and managing a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and/or subconsultants on surface water/stormwater projects. As a pivotal member of our team, this position requires the ability to not only be proficient in the technical work, but to also manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and interface with multi-discipline professionals. This position requires a high level of demonstrated effectiveness in working with both public and private sector clients, stakeholders, other consulting team members, and in marketing these services to public agencies and other target clients in Colorado. The successful candidate will be required to interface with clients and Federal, Local and State government agencies for surface water projects located anywhere within the country. The successful candidate shall: Demonstrate 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. Work experience with Mile High Flood District is preferred, but not required Recreational whitewater design and/or construction experience is preferred, but not required Be able to demonstrate 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. Be proficient and have successfully demonstrated 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. Colorado experience is preferred by not required. Demonstrate successful management of design teams including design engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants on surface water and urban stormwater projects. Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives. Be expected to provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team. Work closely with the Business Unit Management Team to: identify target clients and projects, grow staff, monitor project delivery and meet financial performance goals. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including geomorphologist, landscape architects, surveyors, and construction professionals, to ensure alignment with project objectives. Be capable of 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. Have proven experience in assisting clients in the construction contractor bid reviews, selection, and award process. Have demonstrated experience in the proposal development and execution of construction phase services that includes submittal reviews, construction observation, home office and field engineering, quality assurance, and final acceptance of work when required. Prepare and meet 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. Prepare fee proposals for both engineering design and construction observation work. Oversee internal communication and coordination of design efforts. Effectively manage the financial performance, schedules and reporting requirements of assigned projects and meets expectations for attendance and punctuality. Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience in surface water and river restoration design, project management, and construction phase services, although strong candidates with lesser experience could be considered based on their overall capabilities
Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Colorado or capable of registration within six months of appointment
five (5) years of experience in design and engineering experience working in Colorado including large public works, drainage, and river restoration projects for Front Range municipalities
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 Sciences / Civil or Environmental Engineering degree from an A.B.E.T. accredited school is required
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier
Demonstrate 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
Be able to demonstrate 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
Be proficient and have successfully demonstrated 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

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
Master's degree in engineering is preferred, but not a requirement if successful project experience is demonstrated
Affiliation with local industry groups

Responsibilities

marketing, directing, and managing a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and/or subconsultants on surface water/stormwater projects
manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and interface with multi-discipline professionals
interface with clients and Federal, Local and State government agencies for surface water projects located anywhere within the country
Business Development
project management
managing schedules and budgets for medium to large, complex civil engineering design efforts
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
management of design teams including design engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants on surface water and urban stormwater projects
Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives
provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team
Work closely with the Business Unit Management Team to: identify target clients and projects, grow staff, monitor project delivery and meet financial performance goals
Coordinate 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
proposal development and execution of construction phase services that includes submittal reviews, construction observation, home office and field engineering, quality assurance, and final acceptance of work when required
Prepare and meet 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
Prepare fee proposals for both engineering design and construction observation work
Oversee internal communication and coordination of design efforts
Effectively manage the financial performance, schedules and reporting requirements of assigned projects and meets expectations for attendance and punctuality
Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position

Benefits

Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
Robust Employee Referral Program.
Annual performance and compensation reviews.
Professional Training and Development.
Employee Recognition Awards.
Peer Mentor Program
health insurance
dental and vision coverage
401(k)
paid time off (PTO)