Infrastructure Project Manager Jobs in Colorado
Infrastructure Project Manager jobs in Colorado are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in transportation, water systems, energy infrastructure, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from junior project coordinator to senior program lead. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora are the primary hiring hubs, home to major employers such as Jacobs Engineering, Leidos, and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The most sought-after specialties right now are transportation corridor management, water and wastewater infrastructure, and federal defense program delivery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Requisition ID: 182195
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Project Controls
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking a Project Controls Intern. As a Project Controls Intern you will learn to support the administration of business aspects of an assigned project, including troubleshooting project conditions, accounting data entry, performing financial projections, providing support to human resources as well as handling payroll, procurement, taxes, contract administration, and company or outside equipment rent for the project.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
District Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.
Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.
Responsibilities
- Assist the team with the cost control system.
- Help analyze construction costs including production of cost reports and labor reports as required.
- Help drive compliance programs including: employment compliance, environmental regulations, transportation regulations and accounting policies.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state sales/use taxes, payroll and property taxes.
- Help administer contracts including documentation to support subcontracts, material contracts and owner progress estimates.
- Involvement in the project office setup.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- GPA above 3.0 preferred
- Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations (Gain, Loss, Forecast, etc.)
- Basic understanding of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, etc)
- Experience with some project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/04/2026 - 12/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Requisition ID: 182195
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Project Controls
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking a Project Controls Intern. As a Project Controls Intern you will learn to support the administration of business aspects of an assigned project, including troubleshooting project conditions, accounting data entry, performing financial projections, providing support to human resources as well as handling payroll, procurement, taxes, contract administration, and company or outside equipment rent for the project.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
District Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.
Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.
Responsibilities
- Assist the team with the cost control system.
- Help analyze construction costs including production of cost reports and labor reports as required.
- Help drive compliance programs including: employment compliance, environmental regulations, transportation regulations and accounting policies.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state sales/use taxes, payroll and property taxes.
- Help administer contracts including documentation to support subcontracts, material contracts and owner progress estimates.
- Involvement in the project office setup.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- GPA above 3.0 preferred
- Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations (Gain, Loss, Forecast, etc.)
- Basic understanding of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, etc)
- Experience with some project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/04/2026 - 12/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in infrastructure project manager jobs across Colorado.
- PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-recognized program strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Experience managing public infrastructure projects subject to Colorado procurement regulations
- Familiarity with CDOT standards, CDPHE permitting, or Colorado local government contracting
- Proficiency with project controls tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-agency stakeholders including utilities and municipalities
Infrastructure Project Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a infrastructure project manager in Colorado?
The most direct path combines a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field with the Project Management Professional credential issued by the Project Management Institute. Colorado does not require a state-issued license for the project manager role itself, but many positions in transportation or public works expect familiarity with CDOT procurement standards and CDPHE environmental permitting. Candidates who add an Engineer-in-Training registration with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors gain an advantage in technical infrastructure roles.
How much do infrastructure project managers make in Colorado?
Infrastructure project managers in Colorado earn a median of about $110,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,990 for the lowest 10% to over $171,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire infrastructure project managers in Colorado?
Colorado infrastructure project manager roles are posted by Connico, RIMEPRO, and CRUSOE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's mix of federal contracts, state transportation investment, and water authority projects keeps a wide range of engineering firms, defense contractors, and public agencies consistently in the market.
Which Colorado cities have the most infrastructure project manager jobs?
Denver, Westminster, and Aurora account for the largest concentration of infrastructure project manager openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market through CDOT headquarters, RTD transit expansion, and a dense cluster of engineering and defense firms, while Colorado Springs draws demand from military installations such as Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, and Aurora's health and government campuses add steady public-sector volume.
Are there remote infrastructure project manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 60% of infrastructure project manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how site-dependent this work tends to be. The tasks most often done remotely are scheduling, budget reporting, stakeholder communications, and documentation review, while field coordination, inspections, and contractor meetings remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a infrastructure project manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or construction inspector role at a Colorado engineering firm or public agency, where you support senior project managers and build direct exposure to infrastructure delivery. CDOT hires transportation program assistants who move into full project management over time, and large firms such as Jacobs and Stantec run structured early-career programs from their Denver offices. An Engineer-in-Training registration, an associate-level PMI credential such as the CAPM, or hands-on experience with Primavera P6 can move your application ahead of other candidates without a full PMP.
Where can I find and apply to infrastructure project manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to infrastructure project manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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