Transportation Project Manager (Engineer II / III)
The annual hiring salary for the Engineer II is $85,525 to $102,671.74.
The annual hiring salary for the Engineer III is $93,223 to $111,913.
As a Transportation Project Manager (Engineer II or Engineer III) with our Public Works Department, you'll have the opportunity to lead critical projects that include road expansions, intersection improvements, and capital initiatives that will directly impact the community. This is your chance to make a lasting difference in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Working with the City of Colorado Springs offers you the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of urban development. You'll be involved in some of the city's most ambitious infrastructure projects, collaborating with top professionals in the field and driving progress in our beautiful and vibrant community.
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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow! Click this link (2024 Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader)) to view the salary range for this position
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Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
Lead Major Infrastructure Projects: Oversee and coordinate large-scale civil engineering projects, from road expansions to critical stormwater management systems, ensuring that our city's infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
Drive Capital Project Success: Provide technical expertise and project management for high-profile capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with community expectations.
Engage with the Community: Lead public meetings, respond to inquiries from citizens, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure our projects meet the needs of the community.
Collaborate Across Departments: Work hand-in-hand with Colorado Springs Utilities, Parks and Recreation, City Planning, and other city departments to ensure cohesive and effective project delivery.
Manage Construction Contracts: Oversee the entire lifecycle of construction contracts, from selecting engineering consultants to managing construction phases, ensuring successful project outcomes.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
Advanced professional civil engineering principles, practices, and methods
Principles and practices of project management
Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations governing one or more of the following: EPA MS4 (Environmental Protection Agency Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System), FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) Grant funded project requirements, and the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) Traffic controls
Methods and techniques of engineering plan design, review, and approval
Principles of supervision and training
Principles of business letter writing and technical report preparation
Construction management principles
Ability to:
Oversee the development of accurate designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and complex engineering reports
Perform project management and professional civil engineering functions
Provide technical supervision and training to lower-level engineering staff
Ensure project compliance with diverse and complex regulations, standards, and procedures
Prepare and administer project budgets
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
Engineer II
Three years of full-time professional engineering experience related to transportation project management and surveying
Engineer III.
Five years of full-time professional engineering experience related to transportation project management and surveying
Possess, or obtain upon hire, Professional Engineer (PE) License AND obtain Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Colorado within 6 months of hire.
In addition to the above, the successful candidate will also have:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field.
The bachelor’s degree requirement will be waived if PE (Professional Engineer) License has been obtained via C.R.S. 12-25-114(1)(a).
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with civil or water resources engineering
Experience with public speaking
Experience working for municipal governments
Additional Information
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
Apply to Join Our Team
Please visit City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at https://dpo.colorado.gov/LicensingPortability
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the https://www.coloradosprings.gov/human-resources/page/job-classifications-descriptions.
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for a job alert.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
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City of Colorado Springs
Address
30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone
719-385-5171
Website
http://www.coloradosprings.gov
