Description
Water Lead Designer - Project Manager
US-UT-Draper
Job ID: 2026-6356
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Water-Wastewater
Draper
Overview
As a Water Design Lead Project Manager, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects from concept through construction. This role is aligned with either our Stormwater Design Team or our Water / Wastewater Design Team, depending on your technical background and experience.
You will serve as a technical and project delivery leader within your specialty, while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team that supports roadway, structural, geotechnical, and utility components as needed.
At Consor, you'll work in a collaborative, flexible environment that values leadership, initiative, and professional growth. This role provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, mentor emerging engineers, and contribute to the continued growth of our water-focused practices.
Salary Range: $120,000 $160,000, dependent on experience
Compensation for candidates with significant experience beyond the minimum requirements may be considered above this range.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Client Leadership
- Serve as Project Manager for municipal infrastructure projects within:
- Stormwater and drainage, or Water and wastewater conveyance and treatment systems
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and staffing to meet contractual and client expectations
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders
- Support business development efforts, including proposals, interviews, and ongoing client engagement
- Identify project risks early and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Technical Oversight & Engineering Excellence
Provide senior-level technical oversight within your assigned design team. Responsibilities may include:
Stormwater Design Team Focus
- Hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) modeling and drainage studies
- Stormwater management systems and municipal drainage infrastructure
- Floodplain analysis and FEMA coordination
Water / Wastewater Design Team Focus
- Water and wastewater conveyance systems, including pipelines, pump stations, and lift stations
- System planning, condition assessments, and capacity evaluations
Across Both Practice Areas
- Review and approve plans, specifications, engineering reports, and technical memoranda
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Prepare and review probable construction cost estimates
This role emphasizes technical leadership, quality control, and coordination, rather than performing detailed design across every discipline.
Coordination & Construction Support
- Coordinate closely with roadway, structural, geotechnical, and utility disciplines
- Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination
- Assist with resolving construction-related issues as needed
Mentorship & Team Development
- Mentor and supervise engineers and designers within your project teams
- Perform technical reviews and uphold quality control standards
- Foster professional development and knowledge sharing within your design team
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in stormwater, water & wastewater, or water resources engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
- Strong technical foundation aligned with your design team focus:
- Hydrology, hydraulics, and drainage or
- Municipal water and wastewater infrastructure
- Proficiency in OpenRoads, Civil 3D, and/or AutoCAD
(OpenRoads preferred; training available) - Experience with HECHMS, HECRAS, SWMM, StormCAD, or similar tools (preferred, not required)
- FEMA floodplain mapping and agency coordination experience (preferred)
- UDOT or Mountain West municipal project experience (a plus)
- Proven ability to lead teams, communicate with clients, and manage projects effectively
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