Senior Project Manager - Roadway

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to expand our Roadway practice in Fort Collins, CO!

Senior Roadway Engineer – Drive Growth, Lead Projects, and Shape the Future of Northern Colorado’s Infrastructure

We’re looking for a Senior Roadway Engineer with a proven track record in winning work, managing complex projects, and leading teams to drive the growth of our roadway, highway, and municipal engineering practice in Northern Colorado. As a highly motivated work-winner and leader, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our practice and deliver impactful projects while being at the forefront of expanding our presence in the local market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of our roadway, highway, and municipal practice in Northern Colorado by actively pursuing and securing new business opportunities and building long-term relationships with clients.
• Take full ownership of project delivery, from design to execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest level of quality.
• Engage clients and stakeholders, leveraging your expertise to identify project needs, solve problems, and exceed expectations. Build strong, lasting client relationships that lead to repeat business.
• Lead complex engineering design tasks, overseeing the design and delivery of roadway, highway, and municipal projects, including managing technical issues, resources, and budgeting.
• Drive the vision, business planning, and strategy for expanding the roadway design practice, setting clear goals and ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
• Foster open communication with your partners and project teams, ensuring collaboration and transparency across all project phases.
• Mentor and guide staff, providing leadership and professional development opportunities for junior engineers and staff.
• Manage projects profitably, ensuring that work is transitioned to qualified staff while maintaining strong oversight of project performance and financial outcomes.
• Enjoy the autonomy to shape your practice, directing the direction of your team and practice area.
• With success, you’ll be rewarded with a lucrative bonus program and the potential to advance to ownership, creating long-term career growth and financial rewards.

Why Join Us?

• Lead growth in a thriving market with a company that values entrepreneurial spirit and visionary leadership.
• Work alongside top-tier professionals and contribute to shaping the future of infrastructure in Northern Colorado.
• Enjoy autonomy and ownership potential, with the opportunity to drive the direction of the practice while being recognized and rewarded for your success.
• Be part of a culture that promotes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with a focus on innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.

If you are a seasoned Senior Roadway Engineer with a passion for business development, project leadership, and shaping the future of infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

• 10+ years of experience in managing roadway projects, with a focus on delivering high-quality designs on time and within budget.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license—ideally in the state of Colorado, or the ability to obtain one.
• Proven success in winning and delivering work in the local and surrounding areas, establishing a strong reputation and network.
• Extensive experience with the full project life cycle for roadway projects, from concept through design and construction.
• Strong relationships with local agencies, municipalities, and key stakeholders in the region.
• In-depth knowledge of the civil design of local roadways, urban freeways, and interchanges, with an understanding of both technical design and practical application.
• Demonstrated ability to manage roadway projects profitably, while leading teams, ensuring project success, and fostering client relationships.
• Expertise in writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and preparing budgets for projected work.
• A passion for business development, client engagement, and growing a practice in a competitive market.

At Kimley-Horn, we’ve been recognized 16 times as one of FORTUNE’s "Top Companies to Work For", and we’re excited to welcome a talented individual who will contribute to our success and shape the future of roadway infrastructure.

Salary & Compensation

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000
• Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation, rewarding your contributions to our growth and success.

This is a great opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive with a company that supports personal growth, professional development, and entrepreneurial leadership. Join us and take the next step in your career with Kimley-Horn!

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.