Job Description
Job Description
Established over 35 years ago in Charlotte, NC, at ESP Associates, Inc., we help communities manage water effectively. We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented professional to grow ESP’s Water / Wastewater brand within the Northern Colorado market and the surrounding region. The leader will leverage client relationship building to lead and manage a variety of design projects including water and wastewater pumping systems, and large and small diameter conveyance systems for water distribution and wastewater collection.
As a leader contributing to employee development and management of departmental activity, this individual will ultimately be responsible for :
- Managing clients and undertaking business development activities,
- Preparation of proposals / contracts, and
- Representing ESP and client(s) in public settings.
Responsibilities :
Establish, lead and grow the Water and Wastewater team in the Northern Colorado market and surrounding area.Partnering with clients to perform planning studies and a variety of modeling approaches associated with municipal water and wastewater projects.Management of design development, preparation and / or administration of the contract documents, cost estimates, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision and mentoring.Prepare / review statements of qualifications.Building the team and overall growth of department while fostering an environment of quality at all staff levels.Presentations to Public officials and selection committees, along with public engagement.Business development and marketing of clients including networking, active participation in professional development forums, presenting work to professional organizations, writing proposals, and maintaining budgets and backlog reporting for projected work.Project contract preparation, invoicing, and financial reporting.Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related engineering degree.Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in Colorado.10+ years of relevant technical experience.A strong background in Water / Wastewater projects.Excellent financial management skills.Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary environment with the ability to adjust to project priorities and requests of multiple clients.Experience working with local codes, ordinances and public agency standards.Strong business development skills along with knowledge of the local market.Strong collaborator and presenter in front of boards and Councils for multiple project types.Ability to liaise with public sector clients, maintain client relationships, manage projects and mentor staff.Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, government officials and the public.Experience with developing and following a formalized QA / QC program.Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.Corporate Information :
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning / landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including :
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits Plan