Water Resources Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Englewood, CO

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About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relationships, mentor staff, and solve complex technical challenges, contributing to the growth of JMT's presence in Colorado. The ideal candidate will have CDOT drainage experience and a strong understanding of Mile High Flood District standards, Denver-area municipalities, surrounding counties, and local stormwater requirements. JMT's Water Resources practice focuses on delivering practical solutions for transportation, municipal, drainage, floodplain, stormwater, and water quality projects across Colorado and the Mountain West.

Requirements

• Experienced project manager with CDOT drainage experience
• Strong working knowledge of Mile High Flood District standards, Denver-area municipalities, surrounding counties, and local stormwater requirements
• Colorado Water Resources professional

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the completion of CDOT drainage reports, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and PS&E drainage design for complex transportation and local agency projects
• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Manage subconsultants
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings
• Build relationships with CDOT, Mile High Flood District, Denver-area municipalities, surrounding counties, and local clients to understand preferences, requirements, and delivery expectations
• Apply Colorado-specific drainage, floodplain, stormwater, detention, water quality, and permitting criteria to develop practical, approvable project solutions
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• employee-owned firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed