Lead Project Manager - Heavy Civil Transportation, Remote CO

Stantec; Thornton (CO); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager for its Colorado Construction Management Group. The PM will oversee heavy civil transportation contracts, manage a diverse team, and coordinate with clients to ensure work aligns with the contract, schedule, and budget.

The role supports pre-construction planning, risk management, and regulatory permitting, with a focus on safety leadership and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; non-technical degree considered with experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ten years' experience in heavy civil transportation construction, with leadership in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management leadership to the project team and client.
• Serve as Stantec's lead employee on a contract providing CM oversight to a government agency.
• Manage a diverse group of employees and subcontractors on the contract.
• Monitor and report on progress, with recommendations approved by the client.
• Lead health and safety plan development and ensure contractor compliance.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and ensure schedule/budget alignment.
• Communicate design issues and solutions clearly to stakeholders.
• Prepare and coordinate project deliverables, reports, and contract changes.

Skills

Project Management

Heavy Civil

Contract Administration

Scheduling

Client Relations

MS Office

OSHA Certification

Safety Leadership

Team Leadership

Regulatory Permitting

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management

Colorado PE license

10+ years heavy civil experience

CDOT/Local Agency project experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager for its Colorado Construction Management Group. The PM will oversee heavy civil transportation contracts, manage a diverse team, and coordinate with clients to ensure work aligns with the contract, schedule, and budget.

The role supports pre-construction planning, risk management, and regulatory permitting, with a focus on safety leadership and effective stakeholder communication.