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Senior Project Manager - Urban Development

AKP Recruiting
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Description
Senior Project Manager - Urban Development

Role Description: Denver, Colorado Office has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Project Manager. The successful candidate will be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado with at least 15 years of project management experience in residential and commercial site civil design, drainage studies/design, roadway design, water and sewer design, right-of-way engineering, construction document preparation, and post design construction services.  The candidate will manage a team of civil engineers on land development and public works projects primarily in Denver with opportunities to work on projects for other offices. 

Location: Denver
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary      
Registration(s): Professional Licensed Engineer 
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Duties:  
  • Serve as the Senior Civil Engineer in the development of feasibility/planning studies, geometric design schematics, construction plans, specifications and cost estimates.
  • Lead daily coordination of urban development projects.
  • Coordinate with PMs, EITs, designers and drafters.
  • Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration process.
  • Develop project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.
  • Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.
  • Assist in preparation of project reports including feasibility studies, implementation plans, engineering summary reports, and drainage impact analyses.
  • Coordinate meetings (on-line and in-person), preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting minutes.
  • Effectively mentor young engineers and assist in their development.
  • Perform quality reviews of engineering plans for completeness and engineering accuracy.
  • Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business (Seller) or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
  • Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
  • Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
  • Understands and follows QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations. 
  • Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
  • Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
  • Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
  • Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
  • Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met. 
Role Competencies:
  • Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
  • Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles
  • Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
  • Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs. 
Qualifications:  
  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado.
  • Min 15 years of civil engineering design experience. 
  • Proficient in, AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint as well as familiarity with other project management tools such as OneNote.
  • Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. 
Benefits & Perks:
  • Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • MDLive Telehealth
  • Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
  • Paid Vacation/Annual Leave 
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
  • Term Life / AD&D insurance
  • Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
  • Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
  • The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

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