Water/Wastewater Leader - Colorado

About the role

The Colorado Water/Wastewater Leader at Olsson will oversee the water/wastewater group, ensuring project performance, employee utilization, and workload. They will also manage multiple projects, assist the project team with project management duties, and support business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily management and leadership for the Colorado Water/Wastewater group while remaining actively engaged in project execution and client delivery.
• Manages staff and group dynamics; sets priorities for current and ongoing projects; and establishes goals aligned with the group’s and team’s objectives.
• Maintains responsibility for assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality control, and client communication.
• Maintains project performance, employee utilization, and workload; identifies improvement opportunities; and implements plans to maximize efficiency and successful delivery.
• Encourages professional development by helping employees identify goals, outlining expectations, recognizing accomplishments, and providing consistent feedback.
• Communicates regularly with group members to ensure alignment on initiatives, goals, project priorities, and accountability.
• Safeguards client service through direct and ongoing engagement with existing clients, responsiveness, and relationship management.
• Outlines training and mentoring expectations to strengthen technical capabilities and leadership depth within the group.
• Collaborates with other group leaders to align staffing, project delivery, and strategic objectives across the team.
• Participates in business development efforts, including maintaining repeat-client relationships and supporting new client pursuits in coordination with business development leadership.
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about working collaboratively with others, having ownership in the work you do, and using your talents to positively affect communities.
• You bring strong communication skills, ability to contribute and work well on a team, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• You have at least 8 years of experience in the consulting industry, with at least 4 years of experience supervising others.
• You have an established background in the water/wastewater industry, including daily management and leadership.

Pay

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being based out of our Denver, CO or Loveland, CO office locations. Candidate would be expected to be in our Denver office 2-3 days/week. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity. Colorado Pay Range: $133,000—$198,000 USD.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive 401(k) match, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. We also offer a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles and a traditional benefits package.

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson Employee, you will receive a competitive 401(k) match, be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths, have the possibility for flexible work arrangements, engage in work that has a positive impact on communities, and participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California.