Project Lead Jobs in Colorado
Project Lead jobs in Colorado are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, technology, construction, and energy sectors. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder anchor the most active hiring markets, and large employers like Lockheed Martin, Ball Corporation, and DaVita have long-running project lead needs across their Colorado operations. The most sought-after specialties are IT infrastructure, construction project management, and engineering program delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a Water Resources Project Manager with 6-10 years of experience to support our Water Resources Group in our Colorado Springs office. As part of our team, you will perform analysis and design as a Project Engineer on difficult to complex water resource-related projects for our municipal clients and support the work of other divisions within the firm as requested.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
- Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific hydraulic engineering tasks within larger complex projects.
- Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
- Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
- Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects.
- Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
- Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
- Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and additional hydraulic and water resources engineers.
- Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering
- Master’s degree in with an emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related) is preferred.
- 6-10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource-related projects
- Colorado Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000+ depending on experience
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a Water Resources Project Manager with 6-10 years of experience to support our Water Resources Group in our Colorado Springs office. As part of our team, you will perform analysis and design as a Project Engineer on difficult to complex water resource-related projects for our municipal clients and support the work of other divisions within the firm as requested.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
- Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific hydraulic engineering tasks within larger complex projects.
- Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
- Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
- Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects.
- Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
- Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
- Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and additional hydraulic and water resources engineers.
- Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering
- Master’s degree in with an emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related) is preferred.
- 6-10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource-related projects
- Colorado Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000+ depending on experience
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Colorado.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred by Colorado employers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, or a related technical field
- Three or more years leading cross-functional project teams from initiation through delivery
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget on projects exceeding six months in duration
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks used by Colorado's technology and defense employers
Project Lead Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project lead in Colorado?
Most project lead roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrated experience leading project teams. Colorado does not issue a state license for general project leads, but employers widely expect the Project Management Professional credential issued by PMI or an equivalent certification. Starting in a coordinator or analyst role at a Colorado defense contractor, technology company, or construction firm is the most common path to a first project lead position.
Which companies hire project leads in Colorado?
Employers hiring project leads in Colorado right now include Quanta Services, CBRE, and Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, defense, and energy companies means project lead demand is especially consistent among large engineering-driven organizations with multi-year contract portfolios.
Which Colorado cities have the most project lead jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora account for the largest share of project lead openings in Colorado. Denver drives the most volume as the state's commercial and technology hub, Colorado Springs supports steady demand through its dense cluster of defense contractors and military installations, and Boulder's technology and clean-energy sector produces consistent openings for project leads with a technical background.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 47% of project lead openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the coordination work happens over digital tools rather than on a physical site. Roles tied to software delivery and IT infrastructure tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while construction and facilities project leads are almost always required on site.
How can I get hired as a project lead in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role first, then advancing once you have direct delivery experience. Large Colorado employers in aerospace and construction regularly hire coordinators who support senior project leads before taking on independent scope. Earning the CAPM credential from PMI while still in a support role signals readiness to step up, and Colorado's strong construction sector offers associate project manager tracks at firms that build commercially in the Denver metro area.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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