Program Management Director – Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Brown and Caldwell

Program Management Director overseeing strategic pursuits in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Leading teams to deliver high-profile capital programs with municipal and private sector clients.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $144,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for managing small or medium-size programs (estimated total capital investment size between $100 M and $500 M).
Ensure program goals and planned benefits align with program strategic and operational goals.
Lead the program team, manage program resources, and responsible for developing strategy and roadmap for achieving program objectives.
Support the development of team members, especially as it relates to delivery excellence, exceptional client service, and accountability.
Lead decision-making guidance, roles, responsibilities, and processes to ensure that the program is managed effectively and in alignment with organizational policies.
Recommend the best solutions to meet client needs and objectives.
Implement financial controls, schedule management, risk management, quality assurance, and performance measurement.
Change management leadership in identifying deviations from the plan, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring that the program remains aligned with its objectives.
Monitor program performance to determine efficiency and determine areas for improvement.
High value engagements with client senior leaders and important program stakeholders such as government leaders and public officials.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically, a minimum of 15 years of related work experience in project management, program management or related field.
Proven experience in successfully planning, delivering and executing small and medium programs.
Proven experience in developing and implementing a successful sales technique strategy.
A Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or construction management is preferred.
At least 10-15+ years of program experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a program leadership role.
Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications highly preferred but not required.
Experience with Water and Wastewater programs is preferred but not required.
Experience in key program management areas such as program delivery, strategy development, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, governance, and change management.
Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including Progressive Design Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Bid-Build (DBB).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively, listen, and interact diplomatically with staff and clients at all organizational levels.
Proven experience in client service engagement and business development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
an employee assistance program
paid time off and parental leave
paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
performance-based bonus eligibility
employee referral bonuses
tuition reimbursement
pet insurance
long-term care insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementQuality AssurancePerformance MeasurementBenefits ManagementSales Technique StrategyWater and Wastewater ProgramsProgressive Design Build (PDB)Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentorshipClient Service EngagementTeam LeadershipDiplomatic Interaction

Certifications

Program Management Professional (PgMP)Project Management Professional (PMP)