Senior Project Manager - Municipal Utilities

ABOUT DITESCO

At Ditesco, we don’t just manage projects – we deliver success. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are a full-service engineering, program, project, and construction management firm dedicated to turning vision into reality. Since 2006, we’ve been the trusted partner bridging the gap between owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional results. From water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, municipal facilities, and fiber telecommunications, we drive infrastructure projects forward – on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Project Manager for Municipal Infrastructure at Ditesco, you will lead the design and construction of municipal utility infrastructure projects across northern Colorado.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead risk management across all project industry sectors to deliver world-class projects to Ditesco clients.


• Implement, manage, and oversee all quality assurance and quality control programs on assigned projects. 


• Manage relationships with clients, industry and trade partners.


• Provide guidance and oversight for contract management of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.).


• Ensure leadership is kept fully informed on the condition of projects, the health of client relationships, and employees. Provide monthly reports on job profitability, risk, and status.


• Provide senior leadership on assigned projects to successfully complete projects according to scope of services with a value-add approach.


• Responsible for contract administration including proper administration of all assigned project/construction contracts and all project controls. Responsible for work products meeting company and industry quality standards.


• Work with senior leadership/management team to strategically develop long-term plans for the organization around the growth and development of company initiatives. Actively participate in company planning/strategy meetings, retreats, and similar events focused on employee engagement and company success.


• Identify new business opportunities. Meet business development goals. Responsible for the maintenance of existing client relationships and contracts.


• Assist and/or manage the creation of proposals, business marketing pieces, and products that respond to requests for proposals or solicit new clientele.


• Develop and lead a high-performing team through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Recruit, attract, retain, and motivate staff.


• Ensure company policies and procedures are updated and followed by each team member or assigned employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.


• Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado licensure required.


• 12 years of experience in civil engineering and construction, with an emphasis on project/construction management, risk management, and schedule control. 


• Experience in program, project and construction management with an emphasis on public projects.


• Engineering design and project management for municipal, private or federal agency projects, specifically for water and sewer utilities. Water/Wastewater plant experience preferred.


• Ability to compile engineering data and statistics; evaluate and generate reports.


• Strong experience in budget preparation, proposals, and managing contracts and project costs.


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public. 


• Strong business development and relationship-building experience.


• Experience managing small team of staff.

WHY WORK FOR DITESCO?

At Ditesco, we are committed to the customer experience; we focus on strong relationships, consistently provide high-quality service with unwritten value, and do whatever it takes to transform our communities. We achieve this by hiring the right people and investing in their growth and professional development, fostering long-term career opportunities and success. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• 401(k) contributions


• Incentives to volunteer in your community


• Company-provided vehicle or reimbursement for mileage 
  (based on job requirements and eligibility)


• Professional development opportunities


• Bonus pay

Salary range for this position is $135,000 to $165,000 per year; 26 pay periods.

For a complete job description for this position, please visit ditescoservices.com/careers