Water/Wastewater Project Manager - Merrick : Job Details

Merrick & Company is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Project Manager position in our Water and Wastewater practice in our San Antonio, TX, Denver, Greenwood Village, Colorado Springs, or Loveland, Colorado offices. This position will need an experienced project manager with a history of successfully winning and delivering projects. On a case-by-case basis, a part-time schedule will be considered.

Typical salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $162,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting, challenging, and innovative water resource projects.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about water, community, and recreation.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engage in a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers.
• A culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and work-life balance.
• Our growth in Colorado involves strengthening ties with internal and external customers, establishing networked business partnerships, and leading key resources to differentiate our services. You'll be supported by our team of over 120 water professionals at Merrick.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and lead the charge in creating sustainable, impactful water solutions for our communities!

• Must be capable of directing and managing a multi-discipline team of design engineers or technicians on water and wastewater projects.
• Provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team. Work closely with Business Unit management to identify growth, project delivery, staffing and financial performance.
• Adopt and apply all Merrick policies and procedures on assignments.
• Work closely with clients to effectively describe and deliver scope of work.
• Prepare and oversee fee proposals for water and wastewater design work.
• Lead design teams and perform independent planning and design tasks, review the designs of others, prepare construction documents, and manage successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with clients and community members.
• Some travel may be required.

The Successful Candidate shall:

• Demonstrate experience, in-depth knowledge, and understanding of water treatment and conveyance, wastewater treatment and conveyance, and associated infrastructure. Demonstrated design experience, familiarity with applying State and Federal regulations, and some experience with construction observation is preferred.
• Be able to demonstrate a long-term successful record of business development, project management, managing schedules and budgets for medium to large, complex civil engineering design efforts, and effective collaboration in multi-discipline teams.
• Be proficient in client development, preparing successful proposals with marketing and business development teams and interviews. Colorado experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrate successful management of design teams including design engineers, CAD technicians, and subconsultants as part of project teams.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives.
• Be expected to provide input to and participate in strategic planning for the team.
• Be capable of performing independent design tasks, peer reviews, preparing construction documents (design drawings, specifications), preparing both design and construction cost estimates, organizing all project deliverables, and generally managing the efforts of a project design and permitting team.
• Demonstrate experience successfully working with team members who may be in different offices or geographies from the candidate's home office.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Colorado or capable of registration within six months of appointment.
• Established track record of success in business development and client satisfaction.
• Fifteen (15) years in infrastructure engineering and at least five (5) years of demonstrated successful experience in project management of municipal, water and sanitation, and special district water projects. Eight to ten years is preferred.
• Strong technical design experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Envision (ENV SP) from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure credential preferred but not required.

• Master's degree in engineering preferred but not required if successful project experience is demonstrated.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.