Transportation Project Manager (Engineer III)

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs Public Works Department is hiring a Transportation Project Manager (Engineer III) to lead major transportation and infrastructure projects, including road expansions, intersection improvements, capital initiatives, and stormwater management systems. The role provides technical expertise and project management to deliver capital projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with community expectations.

The position leads public meetings, responds to citizen inquiries, coordinates with stakeholders, and collaborates with Colorado Springs Utilities, Parks and Recreation, City Planning, and other departments. It also manages construction contracts throughout their lifecycle, from selecting engineering consultants through construction. The position is subject to budget-required furloughs implemented in calendar year 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field; this requirement is waived if a Professional Engineer (PE) license has been obtained via C.R.S. 12-25-114(1)(a).
• Five years of full-time professional experience in a related field.
• Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license that is not subject to restrictions.
• Possess or obtain upon hire a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or obtain Colorado reciprocity for the license within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of advanced professional civil engineering principles, practices, and methods; project management; applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations; traffic controls; engineering plan design, review, and approval; supervision and training; business letter writing and technical report preparation; and construction management.
• Ability to perform project management and professional civil engineering functions; oversee accurate engineering designs and documentation; ensure regulatory compliance; communicate clearly verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with civil or water resources engineering.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience working for municipal governments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate large-scale civil engineering projects, including road expansions and stormwater management systems.
• Provide technical expertise and project management for capital projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with community expectations.
• Lead public meetings, respond to citizen inquiries, and work with stakeholders to address community needs.
• Collaborate with Colorado Springs Utilities, Parks and Recreation, City Planning, and other city departments to coordinate project delivery.
• Manage construction contracts from engineering consultant selection through construction.
• Oversee the development of engineering designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.
• Prepare and administer project budgets.
• Provide technical supervision and training to lower-level engineering staff.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may be available depending on position, assignment, and job duties, including shift or pay differentials, acting or lead pay, special assignment pay, hazard pay, longevity pay, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby and call-out pay, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive pay, holiday premium, proficiency pay, and vacation sell back.
• The City is an accredited pay equity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level