AECOM

Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

AECOM$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related discipline) plus 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in Colorado or ability to obtain in 6 months.
  • Experience in municipal projects preferred.
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, SWMM, or Storm/Sewer/WaterCAD.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including client interaction and project financial management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee design staff for various water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities and promote AECOM's capabilities to clients.
  • Evaluate project opportunities and assist in consultant selection and qualifications preparation.
  • Negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors and draft service agreements for management review.
  • Direct compliance with project contracts and monitor subcontractor commitments.
  • Develop project work plans, schedules, and budgets, and communicate these to the project team.
  • Monitor project financial status and report to technical managers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Disability benefits and paid time off.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to be based in Denver, Colorado. The Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager will support and lead projects for water and wastewater clients primarily in the Denver area but also include national projects including planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water distribution and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Technical oversight of design staff and team members for water and wastewater infrastructure projects including water pipelines, sewage collection systems, pump stations, storage tanks, water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems, etc.
  • Identifies new business opportunities for AECOM, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes AECOM's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
  • Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of AECOM's qualification/experience statements.
  • Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors and drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.
  • Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
  • Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • May supervise technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff including workload and staffing management.
  • Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline plus eight (8) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in Colorado, the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working on municipal projects.
  • Experience and familiarity with the following programs: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, SWMM, and/or Storm/Sewer/WaterCAD
  • Experience working with local clients in Colorado.
  • Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
  • Relocation is not available for this role


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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