Utility Project Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

This posting is scheduled to expire on 7/7/2026 if the position has not been filled prior to that date.

• Lead the delivery of electrical, programming, instrumentation, and controls projects for water and wastewater facilities
• Manages the successful execution of water and wastewater utility projects
• Applies acute technical and project delivery knowledge to advise clients throughout the project life cycle and meet or exceed budget, schedule, and quality goals
• Leads and oversees project teams in the planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning of projects of various sizes
• Supervises and coordinates the work of staff engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist with specific assignments
• Prepares reports, technical memoranda, specifications, and cost estimates
• Maintains a culture of effective communication among project teams, clients, partners, and other stakeholders
• Partners with local business development teams to identify project opportunities and assists with proposal preparation, including project scopes and cost estimates

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, or related field
• 10+ years of water/wastewater project experience
• Experience delivering and managing water treatment, water transmission/distribution, water storage, groundwater wells, and master planning projects
• Experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, and quality standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints

• PMP certification
• Design and construction phase experience

$120,000 to $180,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available.  Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

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