Project Manager Stormwater

  • Mott Macdonald
  • Lakewood, Colorado
  • Full Time

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

The key to successful stormwater design services is the ability to carefully assess client needs and deliver technically accurate, cost-effective solutions. Mott MacDonald serves both public and private-sector clients and we strive to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes on each assignment. Our teams throughout the United States and Canada have extensive experience in all aspects of water resources management.

Last year we became the first company of our kind to be certified Carbon Neutral, globally. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in all we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. Our innovative stormwater resiliency planning and design projects are integral to this process.

Our Denver office is currently looking to add a Project Manager with experience successfully preparing plans, specifications, and services for linear drainage projects, FEMA compliance modeling, river hydraulics, culvert analysis, highway/roadway drainage, and rail corridor drainage. In this position, you would be tasked with the overall project management of stormwater projects and stormwater management compliance projects. We are looking for people who can act as a role model and ambassador for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing the brand, vision and value proposition internally and externally.

Responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead project delivery teams in developing construction contract bid documents in the municipal stormwater practice area, including design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, permit plans, and reports.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for different projects to identify existing flooding problems and evaluate alternative solutions.
  • Prepare reports presenting results and conclusions of hydrologic and hydraulic studies.
  • Perform stormwater modeling analyses for resiliency impacts, detention, retention, conveyance, green infrastructure, and water quality considerations using software such as Infoworks ICM, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary, PCSWMM, HydroCAD, SWMM, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.
  • Use and/or guide other engineers in using design programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and MicroStation in the preparation of contract drawings and maps.
  • Provide administrative and technical management of various stormwater assignments simultaneously.
  • Provide technical expertise to other engineers and technical staff related to stormwater collection, storage, conveyance, and water quality.
  • Direct and review work products prepared by early career engineers.
  • Coordinate execution of projects with other engineering disciplines and office personnel.

We invite applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Civil, or Environmental, Engineering required.
  • 10+ years of experience, with a focus on delivering stormwater projects.
  • Current PE license in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain Colorado PE within one year of date of hire.
  • Experience in preparing public works construction contract bid documents in the stormwater practice area, including project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing design plans and specifications for stormwater and wastewater project for public clients, including:
    • Drainage and sanitary sewer improvements
    • Stormwater pumping stations.
    • Projects in highly urbanized areas.
    • Roadway and site drainage design software including StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary, HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, Hydrographs extension.
    • Site stormwater compliance design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and MS Office applications.
  • Ability to lead project delivery teams, mentor early career staff, and prepare effective technical reports.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and dont have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Lets discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $107,000- $131,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek 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.

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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.

Job ID: 481482569
Originally Posted on: 6/16/2025

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