Strategic Senior Project Manager

Lochner; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision

Paid time off & flexible holiday

Disability & life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA for medical/dependent care

Paid family leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible work schedules (hybrid/remote

Education and training assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Lochner seeks a Colorado-based transportation engineer to lead RockSol design practice across Southern/Western Colorado. You will act as Engineer of Record for CDOT and public agencies, building client relationships and expanding transportation work.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years of roadway design and project management, PE in Colorado, and proficiency with OpenRoads Designer; Civil 3D is a plus. Collaborative leader with mentoring skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Colorado PE with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of roadway/transportation design and project management experience in hydraulics, structures & traffic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow RockSol design practice across Southern and/or Western Colorado.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for CDOT, municipalities, counties, and other public agencies.
• Build relationships with municipalities, CDOT, and regional partners to expand transportation presence.
• Lead project pursuits and secure new transportation work through client relationships and technical excellence.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and delivery of projects.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and build a high-performing design team.
• Collaborate with Construction Management, Inspection, Materials Testing, and Geotechnical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Colorado Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

Your Impact

• Lead and grow RockSol design practice across Southern and/or Western Colorado, providing technical leadership and strategic direction.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record, leading the design and delivery of transportation projects for CDOT, municipalities, counties, and other public agencies.
• Build and strengthen relationships with the municipalities, CDOT, local governments, and regional partners while expanding RockSo/'s transportation presence throughout Colorado.
• Lead project pursuits, develop winning strategies, and secure new transportation work through strong client relationships and technical excellence.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, while ensuring successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff while building a high-performing design team.
• Collaborate with RockSol’s Construction Management, Inspection, Materials Testing, and Geotechnical teams to deliver practical, construction-focused transportation solutions.

Who You Are

• Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of roadway/transportation design and project management experience in Hydraulics, Structures & Traffic, including serving as Engineer of Record.
• Extensive experience delivering transportation projects for CDOT and local public agencies.
• Established relationships and a strong professional reputation within Colorado's transportation industry.
• Foster & develop clients, win work, and grow a Transportation practice.
• Proficient in OpenRoads Designer; Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Benefits

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Rocksol, a Lochner company is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.