Senior Project Manager or Senior Civil Engineer

Description

Recruitment Notice: The Town is recruiting for one (1) FTE to fill a vital senior role within our team. We are advertising this vacancy to attract talent from two distinct professional pathways. We will hire either a licensed Senior Civil Engineer OR a highly experienced Senior Capital Project Manager. Responsibilities and ultimate compensation will be tailored to the successful candidate's tracking profile.

Summary:

This senior position is responsible for executing the Town’s annual capital projects work plan and long-term capital improvement plan (CIP). The role ensures municipal infrastructure and capital projects—including transportation, stormwater, and utilities—are delivered safely, on time, and in strict compliance with Town designs and specifications.

Career Progression Note: The ultimate organizational goal is for the successful hire to eventually transition into the Town Engineer role. The timeline for this transition is flexible and will be based entirely on the applicant’s prior knowledge, technical leadership capabilities, and experience.

Requirements

Essential functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be an accurate summary of the job classification and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants must clearly qualify under ONE of the following two tracks to be considered for an interview:

TRACK A: Senior Civil Engineer Profile

This track is designed for a licensed technical professional who will place a heavy focus on complex engineering plan reviews, technical report evaluations, and strategic long-range planning/policy updates.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

· Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive civil engineering and municipal infrastructure experience.

· Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license is required at the time of hire.

· Preferred: Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

TRACK B: Senior Capital Project Manager Profile

This track is designed for an expert construction and project manager who will focus heavily on total project execution, field management, contractor coordination, and contract navigation.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field.

· Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of direct project management experience, with an explicit emphasis on municipal traffic, roadway, or utility infrastructure project delivery.

· Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license (specifically in transportation or civil engineering) is highly recommended and preferred, but not strictly mandatory.

Depending on which track the candidate is hired under, the distribution of these duties will adjust accordingly:

· Total Project Delivery: Serves as the primary project manager for complex Town capital improvement projects from concept to final commissioning.

· Budget Oversight: Formulates, manages, and tracks project budgets, including multiple concurrent projects and capital spreadsheet data.

· Plan Review & Compliance: Reviews complex project proposals, submittals, and technical reports (water, stormwater, roadways, geotechnical) to ensure compliance with Town standards and regulatory requirements.

· Coordination & Partnerships: Leads pre-construction and progress meetings with department staff, engineers, contractors, and utility companies. Procures right-of-way annual permits and handles contract paperwork.

· Strategic Input & Presentation: Provides crucial input on long-range planning, master plans, and updating Town Engineering standards. Presents complex project data clearly to the Board of Trustees and the general public.

· GIS Support: Utilizes and coordinates the build-out of GIS-based tools and platforms to track infrastructure metrics.

· Job Site Safety: Monitors and oversees job site safety standards across assigned active capital projects.

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, land development, infrastructure design, and standard industry codes. Proficiency with GIS platforms, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.

· Leadership & Change Management: Ability to effectively influence actions, inspire trust, manage difficult or emotional public situations, and navigate changing demands or project delays seamlessly.

· Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to author clear municipal reports and deliver professional presentations to non-technical stakeholders.

· General Requirements: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire. 

Equivalent combinations of advanced education and extensive experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

· Primarily an office environment with the eligibility for hybrid remote flexibility.

· Requires periodic field visits to active construction sites for progress meetings, milestone walks, and safety evaluations.

· Must be comfortable working outdoors on occasion, around moderate construction noise, and changing weather elements.

· May require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.