Civil Engineering Project Manager

About Us: Our client is an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm actively seeking a Project Manager for our Denver office. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.

Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees are encouraged to participate in wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range: $95,000.00 to $120,000.00 annually, dependent upon experience.

Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the management and execution of a variety of civil engineering design and permitting projects. Utilizing consulting expertise, prepares the scope, budget, and schedule for projects to ensure contract requirements are executed on-time and on-budget. Attend project meetings with internal staff and clients, make presentations concerning specific aspects of engineering projects, and oversee the work of technical staff. Works with local, regional, or state-level clients to assist them in achieving their goals.

Essential Functions:

Development of project work plans and scopes of work.

Provide project oversight and schedule monitoring.

Prepare fee proposals and track and manage project budgets and invoicing.

Prepare roadway, grading, drainage, water, and sewer plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Produce project deliverables including technical memoranda, design plans and specifications, and technical reports.

Administer QA/QC for project deliverables.

Prepare supporting calculations, construction specifications, and permitting in various jurisdictions.

Prepare construction cost models and engineer’s opinion of probable cost for projects through various stages of development including due diligence to final construction document submittal for bid.

Manage and design Urban Redevelopment projects for our municipal and private clients.

Partner with other practice leaders to assist on multi-disciplinary project pursuits.

Participate in proposal presentations and project interviews.

Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams.

Technical reporting and presentations.

Construction observation and coordination with construction contractors.

Ensure that the staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner.

Conduct regular meetings to ensure that project needs are balanced with staff availability.

Competencies:

Self-directed practitioner with strong project management and project delivery skills.

Ability to supervise staff, bid projects, and develop project execution plans and technical deliverables.

Outstanding client and personnel skills and the ability to persuasively communicate at all levels.

Technical expert with outstanding team building, writing, proposal development, cost estimating, and program execution skills.

Must be able to work effectively as a team leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients.

Organized and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD, Civil 3D.

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and other facility offices.

Education and Experience:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering.

Colorado Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or ability to obtain CO PE within one year.

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience with an emphasis in civil design including drainage, utility, roadway/transportation design.

Experience with traffic, drainage, and utility reports.

Experience working with both private and municipal clients.

Strong industry relationships and an understanding of municipal, state, and federal criteria.

Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal policies, programs, and procedures.

Valid driver’s license, in conjunction with successfully passing the company’s MVR.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DEI are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.