Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Wilson & Company•Denver, CO

2d•$150,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join its Colorado Water Resources group. The role will help deliver multiple active projects throughout the region and pursue new growth opportunities. The position is based in Denver or Colorado Springs, Colorado, and offers a salary of $150,000–$195,000, depending on experience. The Project Manager oversees assigned projects from design through permitting and construction services, managing delivery to meet quality, schedule, and cost commitments. The role includes business development, technical drainage and site design work, client relationship management, and mentoring and delegating to junior and mid-level staff. The successful candidate will participate in and uphold the company safety program. Wilson & Company provides engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services across multiple U.S. regions. The company describes its values as discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free workplace and pre-employment background checks. The company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field.
15 or more years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Experience and proficiency in drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work with staff from varied backgrounds and experience levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MicroStation OpenRoads.
Experience with drainage-related software such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, and HY-8.
Existing relationships with clients in the region.

Responsibilities

Manage design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects efficiently and responsibly.
Perform business development activities, using the candidate’s professional network to help win work for the Denver office.
Manage project delivery from start to finish without oversight, meeting quality, schedule, and cost commitments and delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
Complete site designs; perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations; and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, and drainage plans.
Participate in and adhere to the safety program, and ensure team members do the same.
Manage and mentor junior staff to ensure designs and plans are appropriately compiled, timely, and high quality.
Maintain positive client relationships regularly.