Full-Time

Stormwater/Water Resources Project Manager

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Benesch

Benesch

501-1,000 employees

Engineering and consulting for community infrastructure

Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$104k - $175kAnnually

+ Overtime + Bonuses

Senior

Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid work schedule; in-office work at Denver, CO.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
  • 10+ years of transportation drainage experience preferred
  • Colorado Professional Engineering (PE) License required (or obtain within 6 months of employment)
  • A history of progressive responsibility in transportation/roadway drainage design including:
  • History of successfully managing projects, teams and delivering projects
  • Experience with design and plan production coordination related to transportation and standalone drainage projects
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Track-record for adhering to design budgets and schedules through the effective utilization of technical drainage staff
  • Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making ability
  • Ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software for project management
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to prioritize, manage, and advance multiple projects simultaneously
  • Thorough understanding of state, federal and regional design and regulatory standards
  • Experience developing deliverables per CDOT standards and requirements (preferred)
  • Established relationships with Colorado Front Range clients (preferred)
  • Experience with developing detailed floodplain studies and floodplain permitting for no-rise certifications (preferred)
  • Solid understanding of FEMA technical requirements for CLOMR and LOMR submittals (preferred)
  • Eagerness to mentor and train others
Responsibilities
  • Perform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analyses and design for transportation projects
  • Prepare drainage reports in conformance with client and industry standards
  • Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management and detention facilities, water quality/MS4, quantities and specifications
  • Contribute to project goals and milestones, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
  • Oversee and assist in preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, studies, reports, construction drawings/plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projects
  • Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking to ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
  • Champion relationships with key clients in the Denver metro area and throughout Colorado
  • Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor as needed
  • Market potential clients in coordination with Division and Group leadership
  • Provide input into the growth of the practice
  • Actively participate in the marketing process including proposal writing
  • Lead strategic project pursuits for drainage projects
  • Develop and manage scopes, schedules and staff hours for drainage related tasks and projects
  • Contribute to Colorado Division strategic growth initiatives

Benesch enhances community infrastructure across the United States by specializing in engineering and consulting services. The company focuses on various sectors, including transportation, aviation, bridges, railroads, roadways, and transit systems, as well as community planning, education, parks and recreation, private development, and environmental services. Benesch serves municipalities, government agencies, and private clients, providing comprehensive infrastructure solutions with a strong emphasis on ADA compliance to ensure accessibility in public facilities and transportation systems. Their multidisciplinary team collaborates to tackle complex infrastructure challenges, delivering high-quality outcomes that foster long-term client relationships. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects, which leads to repeat business and referrals. The goal of Benesch is to improve community infrastructure sustainably and effectively.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1946

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as Consultant of the Year by Kane County and Employer of the Year by WTS Pittsburgh Chapter highlights Benesch's industry leadership and positive workplace culture.
  • The firm's involvement in diverse sectors such as transportation, aviation, and environmental services offers employees a wide range of project experiences and professional growth opportunities.
  • Benesch's project-based revenue model ensures financial stability and continuous opportunities for large-scale, impactful projects.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive engineering and consulting market requires Benesch to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on project-based contracts may lead to revenue fluctuations, especially if large projects are delayed or canceled.

What makes Benesch unique

  • Benesch's holistic approach to ADA compliance sets it apart by ensuring comprehensive accessibility across all municipal aspects, a feature not commonly emphasized by competitors.
  • The company's multidisciplinary team allows for innovative and collaborative solutions, providing a competitive edge in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.
  • Benesch's focus on long-term client relationships through successful project delivery and repeat business distinguishes it from firms that rely solely on new client acquisition.

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