Technical Manager - Roadway Design (Colorado)

Ulteig is seeking a Technical Manager to help lead and support our Colorado transportation design team, focused on delivering quality transportation projects, growing technical talent, and strengthening client relationships across Colorado and the broader transportation market.

This role is intended for a leader who enjoys staying connected to project delivery while also developing people. The right candidate will be a strong transportation professional, a practical problem solver, and a steady people leader who can help engineers grow through project work, coaching, clear expectations, and consistent support.

Our Technical Managers operate in a seller-doer leadership model, staying engaged in billable project work, supporting client relationships, contributing to pursuits, and helping grow the business while leading and developing the team. Leadership happens through the work by creating clarity, supporting quality, mentoring staff, helping project teams solve problems, and building trust with clients and internal partners.

The selected candidate will report to an Associate Director and work closely with project managers, task leads, subject matter experts, account managers, marketing, and shared services. This is an opportunity to help shape a team, strengthen delivery, support CDOT and local agency transportation work, and make a real impact in Ulteig’s Transportation business.

Responsibilities

• Project and Technical Leadership / Billable Delivery – 50%
  • Lead and support transportation projects through planning, design, proposal, and construction phases, providing technical guidance on roadway, corridor, and public agency projects.
  • Partner with project managers and technical leads to align scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and client expectations while reviewing key project deliverables and resolving technical challenges.
  • Drive successful project outcomes through strong leadership, quality oversight, risk management, and staff development, using project work as an opportunity to mentor and grow transportation professionals.
• People Leadership and Team Development – 30%
  • Lead, coach, and develop transportation professionals through mentorship, career development, performance feedback, and clear communication.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable team culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, innovation, and employee growth.
  • Partner with project managers and leadership to align priorities, balance workloads, and develop future technical and project leaders while supporting team and business goals.
• Seller-Doer and Business Performance Leadership – 20%
  • Support Ulteig’s seller-doer model by building strong relationships with CDOT, local agencies, clients, and internal partners while contributing to pursuits, proposals, and business development efforts.
  • Strengthen client confidence through high-quality project delivery, proactive communication, technical leadership, and a strong understanding of client needs, risks, and opportunities.
  • Drive team and business performance by supporting project execution, improving processes, and helping position Ulteig for continued transportation growth across Colorado and surrounding markets.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field is required.
• Civil Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred. PTOE, AICP, or other relevant professional credentials may also be considered depending on background and role alignment.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering, roadway design, traffic, planning, construction, or a closely related field is required.
• Experience supporting CDOT, local agency, county, municipal, or similar public transportation clients is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work while mentoring and developing staff.
• Interest in a seller-doer leadership model, including billable project delivery, client engagement, proposal support, and business development activities.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain decisions, give clear feedback, and work through difficult conversations constructively.
• Practical understanding of transportation project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while helping the team stay focused, organized, and supported.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a willingness to step into challenges with a steady and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience collaborating with project managers, technical staff, clients, public agencies, and internal business partners.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with transportation design software and related technical tools is preferred based on discipline and project needs.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Pay

Target base compensation range for this role is $141,800 - $184,400. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. We support a flexible working schedule, empowering employees to build a workday that best suits their strengths and ensuring a balance between home and work life.