Civil Project Manager

Wilson & Company’s Denver Office is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in Transportation/Roadway design to help us deliver a variety of projects, win new projects, and grow the transportation group. This position will lead and direct/perform high level roadway design projects primarily in Colorado but with opportunities to support projects across the company. It will include Project Management of complex roadway and highway projects where you work closely with clients, practice managers and support staff to ensure the successful completion of transportation/roadway related projects is required. The ability to effectively coordinate staff efforts to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions to project requirements is a must.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail. We are looking for someone with a detailed understanding of transportation engineering and modeling of freeways and highways, including interchanges, along with arterial roadways, bicycle and pedestrian design. Experience with all facets of transportation project design, including construction phasing and MOT, specification production and cost estimating is desired.

Specific experience with winning and executing projects for state and local municipalities related to highways, streets, or sidewalks and trails is desired. We are looking for someone with great communication skills and established client relationships who enjoys working in a team environment and mentoring staff to improve their craft. A strong background working with CDOT or other DOT’s, and local agency capital projects is desired.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.

• Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects. Monitors time schedules and job costs and adjusts to comply with each.

• Performs the design calculations of projects and checks design work of staff and design engineers assigned to project under his/her control.

• Supervises assistants, designers, technicians, and CADD operators/drafters assigned to project team.

• Coordinates other disciplines and subconsultants to the timely completion of their supporting efforts.

• Prepares preliminary engineering reports, including feasibility reports, and presentation to clients, or various stakeholders.

• Leads client engagement and develops strategies for winning work. Develops and executes winning proposals in coordination with marketing staff and project interview experience a plus.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with Microstation/InRoads/OpenRoads or Autocad/Civil 3D software.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff and clients.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related curriculum.

• Licensed Professional Engineer in CO or ability to obtain within 4 months.

• 10+ years’ experience in the design of streets and highways.

• Proven ability to manage multiple team members and coordinate effectively with other engineers and technicians.

• Knowledgeable of and experienced with federal, state and local regulations that pertain to the design of street and/or highway projects.

Annual Salary range: $115,000 - $150,000 + (Depending on experience)

Job Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us:

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.