Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

About the role

Merrick & Company is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager in our Denver, Greenwood Village, Colorado Springs, or Loveland, Colorado offices. This position requires an experienced project manager with a history of successfully winning and delivering projects. Local/regional candidates are preferred (hybrid schedule). Remote candidates will be considered if they are willing to travel to client sites and local offices 2x per month.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a multi-discipline team of design engineers or technicians on water and wastewater projects.
• 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.
• Achieve project goals by 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.
• Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Interface effectively with clients and community members.
• Provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team.
• Manage independent design tasks, peer reviews, prepare construction documents, and organize project deliverables.
• Manage project design and permitting teams.
• Manage design teams including design engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants as part of project teams.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives.
• Perform independent design tasks, peer reviews, prepare construction documents, and organize project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering from an A.B.E.T. Accredited School.
• Twenty (20) plus years of experience in infrastructure engineering with fifteen (15) years in Project Management.
• Colorado Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Strong technical design experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• A valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Travel required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred but not a requirement if successful project experience is demonstrated.
• Envision (ENV SP) from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure credential preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations.
• Experience with construction observation.
• Proficiency in client development and proposal preparation.
• Experience managing design teams across different offices or geographies.

Benefits

Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule preferred, with occasional travel to client sites and local offices 2x per month.