Project Manager - Municipal Wastewater - Water; Denver
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Operations Manager, Water Management -
Management
Operations Manager, Water Management
Overview
Description
Strong project managers are essential to our success. We’re looking for a pro to support our growing Municipal Wastewater Team. In this role, you will lead some of the industry's best engineers while executing highly technical, complex projects including wastewater treatment facility, lift station, and sewer system design/construction.
It takes many skills to manage projects in the engineering industry, from forming and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners, to successfully delivering projects, to staying in step with current and future regulations, to actively seeking out the next project.
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company with a 123-year history in the water/wastewater business. Our Denver, Colorado office is home to more than 400 engineering, environmental, and construction professionals that work side by side to Create Amazing successes for our clients. We work on a diverse range of projects in Colorado and nationwide, spanning water, power, telecommunications, manufacturing, federal, aviation, and aviation.
Our Denver, Colorado Water team is a dynamic group of 55 people that focus on water and wastewater projects for municipal and industrial clients, spanning treatment, distribution and collection, and more. Our project managers do not just manage projects – they are a vital part of our leadership team that have an active role in developing others, shaping the types of projects we pursue, and winning projects.
We are looking for project managers with technical backgrounds in planning, design, and construction. Skilled project managers are in high demand in our industry, so Burns & McDonnell works hard to attract and retain proven talent. Welcome to a firm that will recognize and reward your contributions to our success.
We need a Municipal Wastewater Project Manager who will:
- Share ideas and boldly explore technical solutions and thought leadership. We are a diverse team with ambitious goals – be a part of the constantly evolving story!
- Bring outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills to lead project teams through challenging requirements and overlapping schedules. These skills and a flexible, team-player attitude are essential for building relationships at all levels of our organization and managing multiple deadlines in our dynamic environment.
- Be excited to coach and mentor other engineers to shape the leaders of tomorrow. We appreciate the lessons you have learned in your career and technical chops you bring to the table, and we want you to be a hands-on participant in the growth of others.
- Understand and apply conventional and advanced treatment technologies to solve complex wastewater quality challenges for clients in Colorado and the surrounding regions.
We are also looking for a Project Manager who can:
- Provide leadership and guidance through all aspects of engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, permitting, project controls, and public/community relations.
- Collaborate and coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams to provide deliverables and services that meet internal QA/QC requirements and client expectations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout each project, building a relationship as a trusted partner as the project progresses.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and plan for the financial success of your projects.
- Plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.
- Communicate project progress, cost and schedule metrics, design questions, and project challenges requiring additional support to department management.
- Provide performance feedback for project team members as appropriate.
- Work to proactively identify and position Burns & McDonnell for upcoming projects and opportunities; utilize business development skills to lead proposals, win new projects, and increase existing client base.
- Leverage existing client relationships and focus on repeat work within each client account.
- Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
- Be visible in the regional water and wastewater marketplace through leadership and participation in professional organizations.
- Provide guidance and industry feedback or trends to the water leadership team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program required.
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience (10 years preferred) in design engineering, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects. Completion of a master s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Previous consulting experience preferred.
- Professional Registration preferred.
- Demonstrated success in project management strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients strongly…
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