Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Overview

Lead and manage multi‑discipline water and wastewater design projects while driving business development.

Key Responsibilities

• client relations
• design docs
• cost estimating
• project delivery
• strategic planning
• fee proposals

Tasks

-Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives. -Will be expected to adopt and apply all Merrick policies and procedures and to apply them on assignments. -Work closely with clients to effectively describe and deliver scope of work. -Our growth in Colorado involves strengthening ties with internal and external customers, establishing networked business partnerships, and leading key resources to differentiate our services. You'll be supported by our team of over 120 water professionals at Merrick. -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 -Will be expected to provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team. Work closely with Business Unit management team to identify growth, project delivery, staffing and financial performance. -Engage in a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers. A culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and work-life balance. -Be expected to provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team. -Prepares and oversees fee proposals for water and wastewater design work.

Requirements

• water treatment
• envision
• project management
• master's degree
• pe license
• business development

What You Bring

-Demonstrate experience, in-depth knowledge, and understanding of water treatment and conveyance, wastewater treatment and conveyance, and associated infrastructure. Demonstrated design experience, familiarity with applying State and Federal regulations, and some experience with construction observation is preferred. -Envision (ENV SP) from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure credential preferred but not required. -Proven track record of successful project delivery -Fifteen (15) years in infrastructure engineering and at least five (5) years of demonstrated successful experience in Project Management of Municipal, Water and Sanitation, and Special District water projects. Eight to ten years is preferred. -Demonstrate experience successfully working with team members who may be in different offices or different geographies from the candidate’s home office. -Strong technical design experience in water and wastewater projects -Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen. -Master’s degree in engineering preferred but not a requirement if successful project experience is demonstrated. -Must be capable of leading design teams and performing independent planning and design tasks, reviewing the designs of others, preparing construction documents, and managing the successful delivery of assigned projects. -Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier. -Demonstrate successful management of design teams including design engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants as part of project teams. -The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and to effectively interface with clients and community members. -Strong written and verbal communications skill. -Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship -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. -Established track record of success in business development and client satisfaction -Must be capable of directing and managing a multi-discipline team of design engineers or technicians on water and wastewater projects. -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an A.B.E.T. Accredited School. -Be proficient and have successfully demonstrated capabilities with client development, preparing successful proposals in collaboration with marketing and business development teams and interviews. Colorado experience is preferred by not required. -Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Colorado or capable of registration within six months of appointment.

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Benefits

-Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development. -Employee Recognition Awards. -Annual performance and compensation reviews. -Robust Employee Referral Program. -Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about water, community, and recreation. -Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. -Work on exciting, challenging, and innovative water resource projects. -Professional Training and Development. -Peer Mentor Program -Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

About Merrick & Company

-Delivers full-service solutions—from planning and design to construction support—in engineering, architecture, surveying and geospatial disciplines. -Specializes in large, complex projects across sectors like energy, national security, infrastructure, life sciences and manufacturing. -Typical engagements include biocontainment labs, renewable energy facilities, transportation mapping, high-tech manufacturing plants and military installations. -Driven by a narrative of solving unique problems with the right blend of tried-and-true methods and innovative techniques. -Unusual fact: built Panama’s Gorgas Institute biocontainment campus combining technical sophistication with environmental sensitivity. -Headquartered in Colorado, it has expanded to 20 offices across the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK and serves projects on all seven continents.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must be eligible to work in the united states without sponsorship

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment background check -motor vehicle record (mvr) check -drug screening