Sr. Project Manager, Transportation / Roads and Highways - Denver, CO

About the role

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Roads and Highways projects from pursuit through delivery and closeout
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with quality and profitability expectations
• Manage project setup, scope, schedule, budget, and contract execution
• Oversee invoicing, accounts receivable, cost-to-complete forecasting, and overall financial performance
• Cook up and lead multi-disciplinary project teams and subconsultants across complex projects
• Identify and support business development opportunities, including pursuit strategy, proposal development, teaming decisions, and expansion of existing client relationships in the Colorado market
• Provide input on project staffing, team performance, and teaming partners
• Mentor and support the development of project managers and technical staff
• Collaborate closely with Market Leaders and Client Team Leaders to align delivery with client and market needs
• Support client profitability, project recovery efforts, and favorable project outcomes across assigned work
• Provide coaching, mentorship and feedback to project managers and delivery teams on client expectations, project performance, and team effectiveness
• Represent DEA as one company by identifying opportunities to bring the right teams and services to client needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on Roads and Highways
• Demonstrated experience working with transportation clients and agencies in Colorado, including client-facing project leadership and coordination with local stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability
• Experience leading client relationships and serving as a primary client contact
• Strong understanding of project delivery processes, including contracts, change management, and project controls
• Track record of delivering high-quality work and achieving strong client satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience delivering work for CDOT and/or local Colorado transportation agencies
• Established relationships with key transportation clients in the Colorado market
• Experience leading or supporting business development efforts, including proposal development, pursuits, and teaming decisions for transportation work
• Background in roadway, corridor, or major transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience collaborating closely with structures or bridge teams in an integrated delivery environment
• Prior experience working within a consulting engineering firm of similar scale and complexity with responsibility for both project delivery and client development
• Active involvement in industry organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, WTS, ITE, or similar groups
• Demonstrated ability to mentor project managers, guide delivery teams, and help strengthen client-facing performance
• Experience balancing project delivery responsibilities with client development, pipeline building, and pursuit leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retail: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $144,000/annually - $205,000/annually