The City of Littleton has an opening for a Water Resources Project Manager I, II or III. The Water Resources Project Manager implements and oversees projects involving rehabilitation, renovation, and new construction for City of Littleton storm and sanitary infrastructure. This position will also serve as a stormwater inspector, who will conduct inspections of private and public stormwater conveyance systems, infrastructure, and erosion control compliance. At the Project Manager III level will manage planning, design, and construction administration of projects within the Water Resources Division Capital Improvement Program. This position reports to the Water Resources Manager.

The Water Resources Project Manager will have the opportunity to work on several upcoming key projects including over $20 million in storm sewer repair and replacement projects in the next three years, rehabilitation of the city’s lift stations, and a variety of techniques/technologies used in rehabilitation of sanitary sewer infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is independent, responds quickly to changing conditions, has excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact and effectively engage with citizens and contractors.

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top place to raise a family. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees. For more information, see the 2025 Benefit Guide.

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Hiring pay range for Project Manager I Level $36.98 - $40.88 per hour

Hiring pay range for Project Manager II Level $40.46 - $44.72 per hour

Hiring pay range for Project Manager III Level $49.24 - $54.42 per hour

This full-time position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule: This full-time position works 40 hours per week primarily in the office, or in the field, with normal office hours and occasional longer hours depending on construction activities.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 6, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Water Resources Project Manager I

Inspects sewer main line construction projects, new sewer lateral connection installations, and sewer lateral connection renewals.
Inspects storm and sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects.
Inspects pipe installation and materials on-site, with the ability and authority to reject materials and workmanship.
Conducts inspections of development sites to ensures compliance with stormwater management plans and permits.
Coordinates with City Staff regarding stormwater management.
Conducts annual inspections for public and private stormwater facilities including detention ponds, water quality facilities, and channels. Identifies maintenance needs or corrective actions required.
Responds to stormwater complaints and violations.
Supports capital construction projects including coordinating inspections, materials testing.
Enforces the city’s Littleton Engineering Design Standards and the Littleton Storm Drainage Design and Technical Criterial Manual.
Performs other assignments and projects as assigned.

Water Resources Project Manager II

All those duties of Water Resources Project Manager I and those additional duties listed below.
Manages capital construction projects including meeting with contractors and citizens and ensuring that projects are on schedule and adhering to specifications.
Reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate codes and project requirements.
Review CCTV footage in order to determine the need for repairs, maintenance and/or replacement.
Reviews and coordinates assigned engineering projects with other city departments, outside contractors, government agencies and organizations and the public.

Water Resources Project Manager III

All those duties of Water Resources Project Manager II and those additional duties listed below.
Manages development of conceptual plans timelines and project budgets for capital improvement projects and programs.
Monitors construction contracts, execution, and distribution including preparation of contract change orders, and monitoring of execution.
Coordinates all parties involved in the planning, design, and construction process, and monitoring and reporting on all phases of planning and construction.
In collaboration with the Procurement Manager, prepares requests for proposal bids and conducts all necessary meetings to facilitate selecting contractors and services including conducting pre-construction conferences, reviewing all bids, and recommending award of contracts.
Receives pay requests from professional consultants and contractors and approves for payment.
Monitors and facilitates resolution of construction contract disputes and claims.
Directs construction contract close-out and maintains documentation files.
Prepares construction cost estimates for city construction projects.
Analyzes alternative solutions to projects to determine and recommend the most adequate and cost-effective solution.
Supports the processes involved with applying for, obtaining, and administering grants, including preparation of cost estimates and grant applications.
Performs other assignments and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications for WR Project Manager I Level:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; and
Two (2) years of civil engineering plan review, engineering design, oversight of public construction projects, conducting site inspections, and monitoring construction activities; or
NASCCO certified preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or similar certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, drug screen and physical.
An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications for WR Project Manager II Level:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; and
Five (5) years of experience in project or construction management, including experience conducting site inspections and monitoring construction activities; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
NASCCO certified preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or similar certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, drug screen and physical.

Minimum Qualifications for WR Project Manager III Level:

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field; and
Seven (7) years of experience in project or construction management as an owner's project representative, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial facility projects and building types, managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and sub-contractors, furniture, fixtures and equipment vendors, including experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and contract administration; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
NASCCO certified preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or similar certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, drug screen and physical.

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more of the following industry certifications are preferred but not required. The City of Littleton will provide certain training certifications to comply with project requirements.

NASSCO Certified ITCP-CIPP
NASSCO Certified PACP, MACP & LACP
Confined Spaces Certification
Trench Safety Certification
Certified Stormwater Inspector
Traffic Control Inspector
Concrete Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of stormwater management principles, erosion control techniques and construction practices.
Familiarity with Federal, State and Local stormwater regulations, including CDPHE permit requirements.
Ability to oversee multiple assignments simultaneously, shift priorities when necessary and meet firm deadlines.
Understanding of new and rehabilitative pipeline construction and construction practices, procedures and materials such as: Open-cut excavation, Pipe bursting, Horizontal Directional Drilling, CIPP Lining, Cast in Place concrete, CCTV inspection
Knowledge of soil compaction and testing methods
Knowledge of construction materials and methods.
Knowledge of environmental regulations, sediment control devices and traffic control standards.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and contract documents.
Communication and presentation skills with ability to work with and communicate effectively with all organizational levels and project stakeholders.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with construction progress.
Strong knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.
Knowledge of and ability to stay current on status of costs of new construction, escalation factors, and market trends.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Physical requirements include the performance of heavy work that include, but are not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; ability to climb structures and navigate uneven ground, steep slopes, marshy, muddy or sandy soils. Standing in flowing waters or snow and ice; climbing of ladders and stairs; stooping, crouching, and kneeling to pick up and store objects; reaching and handling to place and retrieve objects; constant ordinary talking in-person and by telephone; sufficient hearing to conduct ordinary talking in person and by telephone and hear equipment operations sounds; seeing with sufficient near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision to operate assigned vehicles, enter computer data, and write reports.
Long periods of sitting, standing and walking may be required.
Work will be both an indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists and gases from the operation of equipment and the atmosphere (the use of protective eyewear while operating power and hand tools or performing work involving potential eye injury hazards is mandatory); high exposed work sites, burns and radiant energy; and exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other non-job related characteristic, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class.

The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.

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