Brief Description

Watershed Services Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

Location: Denver, CO

Experience Level: Senior (10+ years, including 3+ years of Project Management experience)

Compensation: $90,600 - $158,000 (negotiable based on experience)

About The Role

LRE Water is seeking a senior-level Environmental Scientist, Hydrologist, or Water Resources Engineer to join our team of industry-leading professionals. This position is ideal for someone passionate about cross-disciplinary watershed service projects, regulatory navigation, and implementing innovative water resource solutions. The successful candidate will lead complex projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and develop long-term partnerships that drive measurable environmental outcomes.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall success of assigned projects—technical delivery, financial performance, team leadership, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage all aspects of water resource and watershed projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure technical excellence, compliance with standards, and integration of innovative solutions.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships; serve as the primary point of contact and represent clients in meetings as needed.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor junior staff; foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support the firm’s strategic growth efforts.
• Financial Management: Monitor budgets, manage project profitability, and forecast labor resources.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or higher in environmental science, hydrology, engineering, ecology, geology, resource economics, or related field
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years managing projects
• Licensure: PE, PG, PH, or similar certification preferred (or willingness to obtain in Colorado)
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in scientific modeling software, Microsoft Suite, GIS, Google Earth, ERP/CRM systems, and relevant programming tools
  
  

Why LRE Water?

At LRE Water, we value innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results for our clients and communities. Join a team that supports your growth, fosters leadership, and makes a measurable difference in water resources management.

For a detailed job description and to learn more about this opportunity, please visit our website at https://lrewater.com/careers.