Transportation Project Manager

Stantec; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 117,800 - 176,800; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a seasoned civil engineer in Colorado Springs to manage transportation projects. You will lead project delivery, ensure compliance with local regulations, and mentor staff while developing business strategies. A Colorado Professional Engineer license and strong project management skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. This role offers the chance to work on innovative solutions to civic challenges across the U.S. West.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering Registration in Colorado required.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in transportation design.
• Ability to help develop growth strategy for the Colorado Roadway Team.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and quality assurance for transportation design.
• Develop scopes of work and project schedules.
• Lead business development efforts in Southern Colorado.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Civil Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Colorado Transportation team is a vibrant group focused on delivering innovative solutions for today’s civic challenges throughout the U.S. West. We collaborate across all disciplines to execute projects of all sizes and complexities – from roadway, traffic, structural, environmental, water, power, digital technologies, and more – to make our communities safer, more resilient, and exciting places to live and work.

We encourage our team to push the limits in an innovative and energetic environment, focusing on developing our team’s skillsets while advancing individual careers. We routinely engage with experts throughout North America, making the most of today’s technology and being the first to create new ones. With over 34,000 employees worldwide and more than 800 in Colorado, you will have access to global expertise while working alongside our close‑knit regional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects, delivery, and QA for the design of roadways/highways, intersections/interchanges and associated facilities to meet local, state, and federal requirements.
• Develop scopes of work, level‑of‑effort estimates, and project schedules.
• Provide mentorship and quality control for plan, specification, and estimate package preparation and submittal.
• Assist in the leadership and management of an established yet developing regional practice, including mentorship of engineering staff.
• Support account management teams in establishing and maintaining relationships with key clients throughout the front range, emphasizing the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and CDOT Region 2.
• Offer creative planning and pursuit strategy solutions that support multidisciplinary collaboration, client goals and objectives, and lead or support pursuit strategy for projects including proposal development.
• Lead business development efforts in Southern Colorado, building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and positioning Stantec for pursuits with target clients.
• Track and develop strategies in conjunction with Colorado Springs, PPRTA, El Paso County, and CDOT funding and anticipated project lists.
• Be familiar with alternate forms of project delivery such as design‑build and CMGC.
• Support the creation of a diverse and driven culture, developing tomorrow’s engineering solutions.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional Engineering Registration in Colorado required and knowledge of local conditions and environment.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage transportation staff in successful delivery of projects.
• Ability to help develop and implement transportation growth strategy for the Colorado Roadway Team.
• Proposal preparation experience; project management; project design experience; contract negotiation.
• Experience with City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and CDOT methods‑processes, and a working knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and other transportation design standards.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or greater.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado. Additional licensure, or ability to acquire, within the western U.S. preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of combined experience in transportation (roadway and/or transit) design, project development and delivery, and staff management.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & various CA, NY areas – $107,100.00 – $160,700.00 annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ areas – $117,800.00 – $176,800.00 annually

Primary Location: United States | CO | Colorado Springs

Organization: BC-1817 Transpt-US Southwest

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.