Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

Denver, COFull-timePosted Jan 22, 2026
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Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior Project Manager - Water ResourcesFull-timeDiscipline: Civil EngineeringCompany DescriptionBig challenges need bold thinkers.If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.Job DescriptionJob Description: RESPEC, seeks a Water Resource Senior Project Manager in our Water market sector, located in Denver, CO.As a Senior Project Manager you will be involved with all forms of planning, design, and specialty services related to the stormwater and water resources engineering field. Projects often involve hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analyses, detention/water quality BMP design, stream restoration, bridge scour, trail design, stormwater management plans, MS4 compliance, and water rights. The ideal candidate will have project engineering management experience and be eager to mentor and develop junior engineers.We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering fieldA minimum of 15 years of experience in stormwater engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or ability to obtain upon hire, and have experience in providing engineering services the statePractical application of various H&H software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XPSWMMAt least 5 years of experience in the following:Managing teams of engineers to provide stormwater engineering servicesMentoring and leading junior engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of stormwater engineeringMust possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travelPreferred Qualifications:At least 5 years of experience in the following:Business development and client managementDeveloping and guiding construction plan packages and/or master planning studiesFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Letters of Map Change (LOMC) and floodplain mapping AutoCAD and GISConstruction oversight of stormwater project installationsAdditional InformationCompensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.Featured benefits:Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Parental Leave401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)Professional Development and TrainingTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance PlansAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendshare this jobShare to WeChat×Copy the link and open WeChat to share.Copy to clipboardOpen WeChatShare to WeChat×Use Scan QR Code in WeChat and click ··· to share.

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