Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, Utilities (Water / Wastewater)

Project Manager/Senior Project Manager – Utilities (water / wastewater)

Location: Denver, Colorado

Build your career—and help build Dibble’s future in Colorado.

Dibble is seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with water and wastewater engineering experience to join its growing Utilities Practice in Denver. We are considering engineers at varying levels of experience who are ready for greater responsibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established, employee-owned firm.

Highly regarded throughout Arizona for its engineering excellence, client service, and collaborative culture, Dibble is now expanding its presence in Denver and across Colorado. This is a distinctive opportunity to join a proven organization while helping strengthen its Colorado practice, develop lasting client relationships, mentor talented professionals, and influence the direction of future growth.

A “Living Company”

Dibble embraces the philosophy of a “Living Company”—an organization built to thrive over generations by valuing its people, adapting thoughtfully, and making decisions with a long-term perspective. The firm’s employee-owned structure creates a shared commitment to quality, accountability, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

At Dibble, engineers are encouraged to build meaningful careers, contribute ideas, develop as leaders, and share in the company’s success.

Why Denver?

Denver offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity and quality of life. Colorado’s continued growth and investment in essential water and wastewater infrastructure create an exciting environment for engineers who want to work on meaningful, high-impact projects.

For professionals considering a change from larger, denser metropolitan areas, Denver offers a more balanced lifestyle, a thriving engineering community, abundant sunshine, access to the Rocky Mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation. It is an ideal place to advance your career while enjoying the space, energy, and natural beauty that make Colorado such a desirable place to live.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager or Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also help expand Dibble’s Utilities Practice in Colorado through client development, team leadership, mentoring, and participation in strategic growth initiatives.

This opportunity is well suited for an engineer who wants to manage important projects, build trusted client relationships, develop other professionals, and advance into a broader leadership role within a respected and growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in designing and implementing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, water pipelines, wells, boosters, reservoirs, in addition to wastewater gravity sewer mains, lift stations, force mains, and odor control
• Program management, water and sewer planning, and master plans
• Actively pursue Marketing and Business Development opportunities while building new and maintaining existing client relationships
• Participate in the execution of Company strategic initiatives
• Represent the Company at industry events and conferences
• Participate and coach project teams for new project interviews
• Prepare and negotiate scopes of work, schedules and fee proposals
• Assemble project teams (subconsultants, internal staff) for pursuits
• Set up accounting and budget tracking for new projects
• Prepare and manage project schedules and budgets
• Coordinate all aspects of project life cycle, including: clients/owners, design teams, internal staff and all other necessary resources
• Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control for project deliverables
• Provide clarification and direction to technical staff on project issues and general engineering principles
• Prepare project billing/invoices and follow up with clients to ensure timely receipt of payment
• Evaluate company practices and processes to provide input for continuous improvement
• Actively participate in the career development of staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8 years (PM) and 12-15 years experience for (SR PM) in civil engineering, preferably involving water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Colorado or the ability to obtain registration within six months.
• Project-management experience with responsibility for schedules, budgets, quality, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer registration in Colorado or the ability to obtain Colorado registration within six months of employment.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within three months of the start date.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and project-delivery practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, professional integrity, accountability, and Dibble’s values.

The level of the position—Project Manager or Senior Project Manager—will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Compensation

Annual base salary: $110,000–$150,000, depending on experience

The salary range is provided in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s education, qualifications, professional credentials, and relevant experience.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person