Castle Rock Water - Project Manager - CIP

Company: Town of Castle Rock
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

This posting will remain open continuously until filled. The Town of Castle Rock ’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation , and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes: The opportunity to make a difference in our community Career Advancement Programs Employee well-being program Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center About Castle Rock Water: You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference. Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State. Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manages design and construction of water, wastewater, water resources and stormwater CIP Projects. Directs design consultants, construction contractors, construction inspectors, and Town Staff as needed to achieve CIP project objectives. Determines general scope of work, cost estimates and schedule for capital projects and guides them through the phases of initiation, planning, engineering design, construction, closeout, warranty, and future refinements. Manages project design process, budget, and schedule. Prepares RFPs, conducts interviews and awards design contracts. Facilitates design team meetings. Reviews and revises contract drawings and specifications. May perform design work for specific projects using computer software Develops project construction schedule and manages construction phase. Oversees preparation of bid documentation, contractor selection, bid solicitation, and awarding of contracts. Obtains applicable permits and coordinates work items with regulatory agencies, Town staff, consultants, utilities and contractors. Conducts field evaluations and negotiates change orders. Monitors adherence to plans, contracts, safety standards and schedules. Addresses citizen concerns Oversees acquisition of easements and deeds and coordinates projects with other Town departments and outside agencies including consultants, developers, utilities regulators and landowners. Prepares feasibility studies and operational analysis reports. Coordinates public and stakeholder involvement. Prepares Council, Commission and public presentations. Manages project budgets, schedule and warranty. Processes pay requests and reviews change orders. Prepares warranty fact forms. Follows up on warranty issues by determining responsible party and coordinate repairs. Provides engineering design and analysis on water, wastewater, water resources, and stormwater capital projects including potable and non-potable water distribution systems, wastewater collection system piping, water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, water treatment, water storage tanks and reservoirs, pressure reducing valves, stormwater collection and conveyance systems, etc. Ensures design and construction is in accordance with Town standards and contract documents. Ensures internal and external projects are in accordance with water, wastewater, and stormwater regulations. Provides engineering support to water, wastewater, and stormwater operations. Conducts on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings. Oversees comprehensive inspections of existing infrastructure and facilities to assist with long range planning and regulatory compliance. Coordinates with utility operators to investigate issues and resolve problems related to the Town’s raw water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater conveyance systems. Plans and implements capital improvement projects as needed to resolve system problems. Performs other duties as assigned or required. CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION: Communicates with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens for project coordination, design input, warranty issues and technical support. Regular interaction with residents related to sewer service issues. Interacts as needed with outside utility providers such as electric, gas and phone for contract management issues. DECSION MAKING: Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and policy. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, handling deviations from standard methods and resolving complex problems. Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines. Supervisor is available to assist in solving highly complex problems. Minimum Qualifications: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred. Experience: Four (4) years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Licenses and/or Certifications Required: A valid Colorado driver's license Preferred Qualifications: Colorado Professional Engineer's license Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal capital project design and project management, civil engineering, surveying, construction inspection and coordination Knowledge of hydraulics and pumping systems as it relates to water systems. Ability to plan and act as lead worker on assigned projects Experience in design and construction of utilities, roadway, parks or development projects Good written and verbal communication skills with all staff levels and backgrounds Working knowledge of office software (MSWord, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint and CAD) Advanced knowledge and ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications Ability to apply Town standards and polices to the management of capital projects Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with citizens, developers, contractors, Town staff and project stakeholders Ability to make appropriate independent decisions and provide solutions to complex problems Ability to conduct on-site project evaluations and travel to meetings either within or outside Town limits Ability and willingness to follow-up on issues until final resolution is achieved. Physical Demands: Sedentary work for long periods of time Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Work Environment : Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment This position will conduct on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings Equipment Used: Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained. Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment. The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.

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