Civil Project Manager

LVI Associates; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Profit-sharing opportunities

Life and disability insurance

Paid personal leave

Professional development and mentoring

Team-building, wellness, and company‑s

company-sponsored activities

Job summary

LVI Associates in Centennial, Colorado is seeking a Civil Project Manager to oversee civil engineering projects across planning, design, permitting and construction support throughout the Denver metro area. The role requires independent project management, team leadership, and strong client relationships.

You will supervise engineers and designers, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with public agencies and municipalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and PE-ready within six months.
• Colorado PE registration or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Candidates without PE licensure may be considered with approximately 8 to 12 years of directly relevant industry experience.
• At least three years of experience supervising or managing technical staff.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and delivery.
• Experience preparing contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
• Strong background working directly with clients and public agencies.
• Experience leading multiple projects and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects across planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes, and fee proposals.
• Direct the preparation of construction documents, regulatory plans, and public improvement plans.
• Lead design teams and supervise technical and support staff.
• Coordinate construction support, field activities, and consultant deliverables.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, municipalities, and other public agencies.
• Evaluate site constraints, zoning and land-use considerations, infrastructure needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform technical and constructability reviews.
• Balance staffing and resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Participate in proposal development and business development efforts.
• Maintain and expand client relationships.
• Review Civil 3D production and provide technical direction without day-to-day drafting.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Staff supervision

Negotiation

Construction coordination

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Project Manager

Location: Centennial, Colorado

Compensation: $100,000 to $140,000

Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is hiring a Civil Project Manager to support projects throughout the Denver metropolitan area. This position is suited to an experienced civil engineer who can independently manage projects, lead technical staff, and maintain strong relationships with clients and public agencies.

The role combines project delivery, team leadership, client management, and business development. You will oversee multiple assignments from early planning and entitlement through final design and construction support, while providing direction to engineers and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects across planning, design, permitting, and construction
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes, and fee proposals
• Direct the preparation of construction documents, regulatory plans, and public improvement plans
• Lead design teams and supervise technical and support staff
• Coordinate construction support, field activities, and consultant deliverables
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, municipalities, and other public agencies
• Evaluate site constraints, zoning and land-use considerations, infrastructure needs, and regulatory requirements
• Perform technical and constructability reviews
• Balance staffing and resources across multiple concurrent projects
• Participate in proposal development and business development efforts
• Maintain and expand client relationships
• Review Civil 3D production and provide technical direction without being responsible for day-to-day drafting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Colorado Professional Engineer registration, or the ability to obtain it within six months
• Approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience
• Candidates without PE licensure may be considered with approximately 8 to 12 years of directly relevant industry experience
• At least three years of experience supervising or managing technical staff
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and delivery
• Experience preparing contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Strong background working directly with clients and public agencies
• Experience leading multiple projects and multidisciplinary project teamsWorking knowledge of construction documents, construction support, and field coordination
• Understanding of construction staking requirements
• Strong written, verbal, and negotiation skills

Preferred Background

• Experience delivering land development, site civil, or public improvement projects
• Familiarity with Colorado municipal and agency requirements
• Knowledge of local jurisdictional codes, standards, entitlement processes, and permitting procedures
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, primarily for reviewing work and directing technical production
• Experience with resource planning, staff development, interviewing, and hiring
• Participation in proposal preparation, client development, or broader business development activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid personal leave
• Professional development and mentorship
• Team-building, wellness, and company-sponsored activities