Salary: $80,700.00 - $88,764.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 2
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 5615 Wills Blvd, Pueblo, CO. 81008
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: [email protected]
Hiring Pay Rate: The 2026 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Description of Job
About the Position
CDOT's Construction team is hiring a Civil Engineer Project Manager I to administer highway construction projects and oversee contractor performance within Region 2. This position serves as the Department's representative throughout construction, ensuring projects meet quality, budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements while supporting a safe transportation system for the traveling public.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Administer highway construction contracts and oversee transportation projects from construction through completion as CDOT's authorized representative.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, consultants, and project staff to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Inspect construction activities, monitor project schedules and expenditures, and document daily project progress.
• Verify the quality of installed materials and ensure compliance with project specifications, departmental standards, and contract requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with CDOT staff, contractors, consultants, utility owners, government agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project staffing, consultant services, and day-to-day construction activities to support successful project delivery.
• Communicate with project partners, elected officials, and the traveling public regarding construction projects and related activities.
• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and cost information to help ensure projects are accurate, constructible, and ready for advertisement.
• Provide input on project phasing, contract requirements, schedules, and budgets during the pre-construction phase.
• Develop construction schedules and project budget documentation for upcoming transportation projects.
• Prioritize work, coordinate project activities, and support the successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Engineers in Training, technical staff, and other project team members while continuing to develop project management and leadership skills.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work hours, Monday - Friday
• Required to operate CDOT Vehicles
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Region to meetings, to conduct site visits as necessary during design; daily travel to construction sites during construction.
• Required to work in a variety of weather condition and in close proximity to high speed traffic

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:

• At least six (6) years of experience with a primary focus in construction project management.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least six (6) years.
  
  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in construction management, engineering, engineering technology or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
  • Experience with a primary focus in construction project management will be considered.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• Experience with transportation engineering construction and/or design projects;
• Consultant/contract management experience;
• Some experience with the CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Design Manual, CDOT M&S Standard Plans, CDOT Field Materials Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) ,and Method of Handling Traffic;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.