Talent.com
Group Manager - Water / Wastewater

Group Manager - Water / Wastewater

ESP AssociatesFort Collins, CO, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 bonuses
  • 401(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 Holidays
  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
  • Create a job alert for this search

    Manager Water Wastewater • Fort Collins, CO, US