Transportation Project Manager (Engineer III)

Transportation Project Manager (Engineer III)

Salary

$93,223.12 - $111,912.51 Annually

Location

Traffic Engineering - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18432

Division

Public Works

Department

Roadway Proj Mgmt and Surveyng

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Transportation Project Manager (Engineer III)

About the Job: As a Transportation Project Manager (Engineer III) with our Public Works Department, youll have the opportunity to lead critical projects that include road expansions, intersection improvements, and capital initiatives that will directly impact the community. This is your chance to make a lasting difference in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Working with the City of Colorado Springs offers you the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of urban development. Youll be involved in some of the citys most ambitious infrastructure projects, collaborating with top professionals in the field and driving progress in our beautiful and vibrant community.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

Were an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Transportation Project Manager, you will:

• Lead Major Infrastructure Projects: Oversee and coordinate large-scale civil engineering projects, from road expansions to critical stormwater management systems, ensuring that our citys infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
• Drive Capital Project Success: Provide technical expertise and project management for high-profile capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with community expectations.
• Engage with the Community: Lead public meetings, respond to inquiries from citizens, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure our projects meet the needs of the community.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work hand-in-hand with Colorado Springs Utilities, Parks and Recreation, City Planning, and other city departments to ensure cohesive and effective project delivery.
• Manage Construction Contracts: Oversee the entire lifecycle of construction contracts, from selecting engineering consultants to managing construction phases, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Advanced professional civil engineering principles, practices, and methods
• Principles and practices of project management
• Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations governing one or more of the following: EPA MS4 (Environmental Protection Agency Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System), FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) Grant funded project requirements, and the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) Traffic controls
• Methods and techniques of engineering plan design, review, and approval
• Principles of supervision and training
• Principles of business letter writing and technical report preparation
• Construction management principles

Ability to:

• Oversee the development of accurate designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and complex engineering reports
• Perform project management and professional civil engineering functions
• Provide technical supervision and training to lower-level engineering staff
• Ensure project compliance with diverse and complex regulations, standards, and procedures
• Prepare and administer project budgets
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field

• The bachelors degree requirement will be waived if PE (Professional Engineer) 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 not subject to restrictions

• Possess, or obtain upon hire, Professional Engineer (PE) License

• OR obtain reciprocity for Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Colorado within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

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

Additional Information

Please reach out to City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions regarding this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

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• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant professional experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience.

04

Do you possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions?

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate your current Professional Engineer (PE) licensure status for the state of Colorado.

• I currently possess a Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Colorado.
• I currently possess a Professional Engineer (PE) License outside the state of Colorado but will obtain a Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) License within 6 months of hire.
• I do not hold a Professional Engineer (PE) License

06

Please indicate the following that you have prior experience with (check all that apply):

• Experience with civil or water resources engineering
• Experience with public speaking
• Experience working for municipal governments
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov