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Senior Project Manager Water/Wastewater

Mott MacDonald

Denver, CO · HybridJob$140–171K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$140–171K/yr
Location
Denver, COHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its expanding North American Water practice in Denver. The role leads the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across their lifecycle, combining process engineering expertise with project management. The position works with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, and partners to deliver sustainable solutions and support business development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Water/Wastewater EngineeringProject ManagementProcess DesignTreatment Facility DesignPump Station DesignConveyance System DesignAutodesk AutoCAD LTRevitProject DeliveryTeam ManagementBudget ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCommunicationLeadershipProblem-Solving

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Related Engineering10+ Years Water/Wastewater Engineering and Project Management ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseColorado PE License or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Mott MacDonald is expanding its Water practice in North America, and we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team of seller - doers in Denver, CO. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, providing both technical leadership and project management across the full project lifecycle-from planning and design through construction and commissioning. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients, regulators, and partners to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. Key responsibilities: - Lead and manage water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through delivery including financial performance - Provide process engineering expertise, including treatment plant design and optimization - Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets, ensuring successful delivery - Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders - Develop and review technical reports, design documents, and specifications - Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts - Mentor and support the development of junior engineers - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices Candidate Specification: - Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline - 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management - Strong experience in process design for treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD LT and Revit - Proven ability to deliver projects across planning, design, and construction phases - Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Colorado preferred or ability to obtain) - Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and client relationships - Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Benefits & Reward At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. The expected salary for this position is $140,000 - $171,000 Collaboration at Our CoreAt Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibil ty with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments. Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. - Englishversion - Spanishversion - Chineseversion All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or disability status. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/018BA29669484DF4.

How this job compares

Set against the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$140–171K/yr
  • Colorado median$110–160K/yr685 salary ranges
  • US median$111–178K/yr14,446 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $156K, is 15% above the Colorado median midpoint ($135K) — in the middle half of Project Manager salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 856 open Project Manager jobs in Colorado and 22,993 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (19,950 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,857 of the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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