Senior Project Manager - Municipal Utilities

ESP Associates • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager for Municipal Infrastructure at Ditesco, you will lead the design and construction of municipal utility infrastructure projects across northern Colorado. Other duties include:

Lead risk management across all project industry sectors to deliver world-class projects to Ditesco clients.
Implement, manage, and oversee all quality assurance and quality control programs on assigned projects.
Manage relationships with clients, industry and trade partners.
Provide guidance and oversight for contract management of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.).
Ensure leadership is kept fully informed on the condition of projects, the health of client relationships, and employees. Provide monthly reports on job profitability, risk, and status.
Provide senior leadership on assigned projects to successfully complete projects according to scope of services with a value-add approach.
Responsible for contract administration including proper administration of all assigned project/construction contracts and all project controls. Responsible for work products meeting company and industry quality standards.
Work with senior leadership/management team to strategically develop long-term plans for the organization around the growth and development of company initiatives. Actively participate in company planning/strategy meetings, retreats, and similar events focused on employee engagement and company success.
Identify new business opportunities. Meet business development goals. Responsible for the maintenance of existing client relationships and contracts.
Assist and/or manage the creation of proposals, business marketing pieces, and products that respond to requests for proposals or solicit new clientele.
Develop and lead a high-performing team through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Recruit, attract, retain, and motivate staff.
Ensure company policies and procedures are updated and followed by each team member or assigned employee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado licensure required.
• 12 years of experience in civil engineering and construction, with an emphasis on project/construction management, risk management, and schedule control.
• Experience in program, project and construction management with an emphasis on public projects.
• Engineering design and project management for municipal, private or federal agency projects, specifically for water and sewer utilities.
• Ability to compile engineering data and statistics; evaluate and generate reports.
• Strong experience in budget preparation, proposals, and managing contracts and project costs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
• Strong business development and relationship-building experience.
• Experience managing small team of staff.

Nice To Haves

• Water/Wastewater plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management across all project industry sectors to deliver world-class projects to Ditesco clients.
• Implement, manage, and oversee all quality assurance and quality control programs on assigned projects.
• Manage relationships with clients, industry and trade partners.
• Provide guidance and oversight for contract management of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.).
• Ensure leadership is kept fully informed on the condition of projects, the health of client relationships, and employees. Provide monthly reports on job profitability, risk, and status.
• Provide senior leadership on assigned projects to successfully complete projects according to scope of services with a value-add approach.
• Responsible for contract administration including proper administration of all assigned project/construction contracts and all project controls. Responsible for work products meeting company and industry quality standards.
• Work with senior leadership/management team to strategically develop long-term plans for the organization around the growth and development of company initiatives. Actively participate in company planning/strategy meetings, retreats, and similar events focused on employee engagement and company success.
• Identify new business opportunities. Meet business development goals. Responsible for the maintenance of existing client relationships and contracts.
• Assist and/or manage the creation of proposals, business marketing pieces, and products that respond to requests for proposals or solicit new clientele.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Recruit, attract, retain, and motivate staff.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are updated and followed by each team member or assigned employee.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) contributions
• Incentives to volunteer in your community
• Company-provided vehicle or reimbursement for mileage (based on job requirements and eligibility)
• Professional development opportunities
• Bonus pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior