Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Colorado
Engineering Project Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in aerospace and defense, infrastructure and transportation, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing, with demand at every level from early-career project engineers stepping into ownership roles to senior PMs overseeing multi-million-dollar programs. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are the most active hiring metros, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, Ball Corporation, and CDOT on major civil and systems projects. The strongest demand is for PMs with experience in systems integration, civil infrastructure delivery, and defense program management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin, we are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. As a leader in the industry, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.
The Next Generation Hypersonic Glide Body (NXGB) team is looking for a Systems Engineer Manager for a rapid design to flight test project. Your responsibilities may include:
- Manage a diverse team of Systems Engineers including staffing, tasking, coordination, career development, and administrative items
- Manage budget, schedule, and technical aspects of the team
- Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics routinely
- Guide derivation of requirements, interfaces, and specification development in DOORS
- Guide Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products, system architecture, and CONOPS development in Cameo
- Guide assessments of technical performance measures, requirement compliance, risks, and opportunities
- Guide system integration efforts
- Support verification planning and execution
- Support proposal efforts
- Support formal milestone reviews
- Coordinate with external stakeholders
- Collaborate with other disciplines across a small, fast-paced, dynamic program; adapting to the rapidly changing environment of a development program on a challenging schedule
- Use your excellent communication skills and self-motivating drive to work across Lockheed Martin business areas to progress towards a common goal
- Promote a positive teamwork culture within a small, diverse team spread across multiple sites
Basic Qualifications
- Experience as a lead, manager, or Product Owner of a team or project
- Experience as an engineer in weapon systems, aerospace, or defense industry
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
- Active DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills
- 10+ years of experience in engineering
- 1+ years of experience leading and managing a team of system engineers
- Strong demonstrated skills in mentoring, delegation, and motivating others
- Experience updating project execution schedules, managing budget, or as a Control Account Manager
- Proficient with DOORS
- Proficient with Windchill EPDM
- Experience defining system architectures and interfaces
- Experience decomposing and verifying requirements
- Familiar with specialty engineering disciplines (Safety, Quality, Reliability, E3, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity)
- Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo
- Experience on a hypersonic, flight test, or development program
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin, we are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. As a leader in the industry, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.
The Next Generation Hypersonic Glide Body (NXGB) team is looking for a Systems Engineer Manager for a rapid design to flight test project. Your responsibilities may include:
- Manage a diverse team of Systems Engineers including staffing, tasking, coordination, career development, and administrative items
- Manage budget, schedule, and technical aspects of the team
- Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics routinely
- Guide derivation of requirements, interfaces, and specification development in DOORS
- Guide Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products, system architecture, and CONOPS development in Cameo
- Guide assessments of technical performance measures, requirement compliance, risks, and opportunities
- Guide system integration efforts
- Support verification planning and execution
- Support proposal efforts
- Support formal milestone reviews
- Coordinate with external stakeholders
- Collaborate with other disciplines across a small, fast-paced, dynamic program; adapting to the rapidly changing environment of a development program on a challenging schedule
- Use your excellent communication skills and self-motivating drive to work across Lockheed Martin business areas to progress towards a common goal
- Promote a positive teamwork culture within a small, diverse team spread across multiple sites
Basic Qualifications
- Experience as a lead, manager, or Product Owner of a team or project
- Experience as an engineer in weapon systems, aerospace, or defense industry
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
- Active DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills
- 10+ years of experience in engineering
- 1+ years of experience leading and managing a team of system engineers
- Strong demonstrated skills in mentoring, delegation, and motivating others
- Experience updating project execution schedules, managing budget, or as a Control Account Manager
- Proficient with DOORS
- Proficient with Windchill EPDM
- Experience defining system architectures and interfaces
- Experience decomposing and verifying requirements
- Familiar with specialty engineering disciplines (Safety, Quality, Reliability, E3, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity)
- Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo
- Experience on a hypersonic, flight test, or development program
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Engineering Project Manager Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin30
- Amrize2
- Black & Veatch2
- Johns Manville2
- Shrewsberry & Associates2
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Transportation & Logistics
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering project manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field required
- PMP certification strongly preferred or required by most Colorado employers
- Five or more years of engineering project management experience expected
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and external contractors on complex projects
- Familiarity with Colorado procurement processes or federal contract management a plus
Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering project manager in Colorado?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline followed by field experience as a project engineer or coordinator before moving into full project ownership. Colorado does not require a state-issued license specifically for the project management title, but many employers expect a Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, or a PMP credential for senior roles. Defense and aerospace employers often add security clearance requirements.
How much do engineering project managers make in Colorado?
Engineering project managers in Colorado earn a median of about $183,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $135,380 for the lowest 10% to over $272,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering project managers in Colorado?
Colorado engineering project manager roles are posted by Lockheed Martin, Amrize, and Black & Veatch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's aerospace corridor along the Front Range and its active transportation and water infrastructure programs make it one of the more consistent markets for this role in the Mountain West.
Which Colorado cities have the most engineering project manager jobs?
Littleton, Denver, and Englewood account for the largest share of engineering project manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives volume through its infrastructure investment, CDOT headquarters presence, and a dense cluster of engineering and construction firms, while Colorado Springs reflects the heavy defense and aerospace contractor base around Fort Carson and Schriever Space Force Base, and Boulder attracts openings tied to energy, tech-adjacent engineering, and federal laboratory programs.
Are there remote engineering project manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because engineering project managers often need to be on-site during design reviews, construction phases, or contractor coordination. About 65% of engineering project manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those roles typically concentrated in the planning, scheduling, and program oversight phases of projects rather than active field delivery.
How can I get hired as a engineering project manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project engineer or project coordinator role, where you build scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination skills before taking full PM ownership. Large Colorado employers in aerospace like Lockheed Martin and Ball Corporation, and civil firms working on CDOT contracts, regularly bring on early-career engineers into structured project support roles. Pursuing an EIT credential through the Colorado State Board of Licensure and gaining exposure to Primavera or MS Project will strengthen a profile without prior PM title experience.
Where can I find and apply to engineering project manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to engineering project manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across aerospace, civil infrastructure, defense, energy, and construction sectors. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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