Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Project Manager Water
Lead and manage large water/wastewater infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Serve as project manager on large and complex projects with multi‑discipline teams • Serve as Line Manager to recruit, develop, supervise, and retain junior staff • Serve as project principal, supervising less experienced project managers on smaller projects • Supervise and direct preparation of planning, evaluation, and feasibility studies for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure • Supervise and direct preparation of plans and specifications for new facilities and rehabilitation of existing ones • Supervise and direct construction engineering support services • Lead the technical development of proposals • Serve as account leader responsible for creating and growing client relationships
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project management
- ▸staff supervision
- ▸planning studies
- ▸design specs
- ▸construction support
- ▸client relations
What You Bring
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Sr. Project Manager with at least 8 years of water and wastewater infrastructure experience to join our Denver, Colorado office, where you will build and lead a team of seller‑doers, contribute to local business development, lead technical proposal development, and serve as the senior manager on infrastructure projects across multiple practices. • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar) • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Colorado • 8+ years experience in planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater infrastructure for major utility clients • Strong technical and leadership skills, preferably including water or wastewater treatment plants • 5+ years experience managing multi‑discipline project teams • 5+ years experience managing proposals for engineering projects • Experience in an entrepreneurial environment managing and growing client relationships
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸pe license
- ▸8+ years
- ▸leadership
- ▸team management
- ▸proposal
Benefits
We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work in a collaborative environment where personal ambitions align with company goals. Employees have a stake and a voice in the business, receiving personal and group performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance. Individual compensation is based on location, education, experience, and unique skills, with the expected salary range for this position between $140,000 and $171,000. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office to foster face‑to‑face collaboration while allowing flexibility to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Work Environment
Hybrid