Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects

. Manage design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing design, permitting, and construction services for water resources projects, with a strong focus on stormwater drainage and infrastructure design. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and maintain positive client relationships while ensuring project delivery meets quality, schedule, and cost commitments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Professional Engineer15+ Years Experience in Water ResourcesProficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3DDrainage Analysis and PlanningClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Stormwater Infrastructure DesignHydraulics and Hydrology CalculationsDrainage Facility DesignSite DesignErosion ControlGrading PlansDrainage PlanningDrainage AnalysisMicroStation OpenRoadsDrainage-Related Software

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DHEC-RASPC-SWMMSRH2DFLOD2DInfoWorks ICMHY-8

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer in Colorado

Industry Keywords

Water ResourcesStormwater DrainageConstruction ServicesDesign and PermittingSafety Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage design, permitting, and construction services for assigned projects
Perform business development activities leveraging a professional network to help win work for the Denver office
Manage project delivery from start to finish, meeting quality, schedule, and cost commitments
Delegate work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate
Complete site designs
Perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations
Design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, and drainage plans
Participate in and adhere to the safety program
Ensure all team members follow the safety program
Manage and mentor junior staff
Ensure designs and plans are compiled appropriately, on time, and to a high standard
Maintain positive client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field
15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain within six months
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with MicroStation OpenRoads is desirable
Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8, and others
Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design
Ability to work with staff from various backgrounds and experience levels
Existing relationships with clients in the region are preferred
Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings plans
EEO employer
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment background checks