Principal Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced Principal Project Manager/Account Leader with at least 15 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects to join our Lakewood, CO office. In this role, you will serve as the Principal Account Leader on large, complex projects and lead the technical development of proposals.

The position offers excellent potential for professional growth and the opportunity to collaborate not only with water resources personnel, but with our many practices including dams, geotechnical, energy, and transportation. The qualified candidate must have strong leadership and program management experience and direct business development experience during their career, with the ability to generate project leads, build client relationships, and win work. 

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Serve as project manager on large and complex projects with multi-discipline project teams  
• Serve as project principal, supervising less experienced project managers on smaller less complex projects
• Supervise and direct preparation of planning studies, evaluations, and feasibility studies for water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects
• Supervise and direct preparation of plans and specifications for new facilities and rehabilitation of existing facilities
• Supervise and direct construction engineering support services.
• Lead the technical development of proposals
• Serve as account leader responsible for creating and growing relationships with one or more clients

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar)
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Colorado
• 15+ years total experience in planning, design, and construction management of water, and wastewater infrastructure projects for major utility clients
  • Experience with Denver Water is preferred, but not required
• Strong technical skills and technical leadership experience, preferably including water or wastewater treatment plants
• 5+ years experience in managing multi-discipline project teams
• 5+ years experience in managing proposals for engineering projects
• Experience in managing and growing client relationships.

The expected salary range is from $150,000-$170,000. Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

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