Project Leader Jobs in Colorado
Project Leader jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in construction, aerospace and defense, technology, and healthcare across a market that ranks among the most active in the Mountain West. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are the largest hiring metros, where employers like Lockheed Martin, CH2M (now Jacobs), and UCHealth consistently bring on project leaders at every level from associate to senior. Infrastructure buildout, defense contracting, and healthcare expansion are driving the most consistent openings right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager
Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:
At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients’ evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager in one of the following locations: Denver, CO; Boise or Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, or Woodinville, WA; or Remote.
The position's responsibilities are varied and include actively contributing to both project management and business development efforts to support our Transit and Rail Group. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader and self-starter, bringing a wealth of experience and market expertise to a range of multi-disciplinary transit and rail projects. From conceptualization to execution, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Remote Work Option: While this position may be performed remotely, new hires may be required to attend their first day and onboarding activities in person at a DEA office. DEA will arrange and cover associated travel costs.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Market Development: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects.
- Business Development: Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends.
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA.
- Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.
- Leadership and Mentoring: Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions.
- Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no-go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
- Experience with delivering projects for UPRR, BNSF, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail.
- Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits. Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
- Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
- Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
- Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA’s employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
- Potential salary range: $165,000/annually - $240,000/annually
- The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.
Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Bellingham, WA; Everett, WA; Olympia, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Tri-Cities, WA; Woodinville, WA; Remote.
Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager
Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:
At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients’ evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager in one of the following locations: Denver, CO; Boise or Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, or Woodinville, WA; or Remote.
The position's responsibilities are varied and include actively contributing to both project management and business development efforts to support our Transit and Rail Group. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader and self-starter, bringing a wealth of experience and market expertise to a range of multi-disciplinary transit and rail projects. From conceptualization to execution, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Remote Work Option: While this position may be performed remotely, new hires may be required to attend their first day and onboarding activities in person at a DEA office. DEA will arrange and cover associated travel costs.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Market Development: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects.
- Business Development: Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends.
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA.
- Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.
- Leadership and Mentoring: Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions.
- Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no-go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
- Experience with delivering projects for UPRR, BNSF, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail.
- Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits. Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
- Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
- Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
- Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA’s employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
- Potential salary range: $165,000/annually - $240,000/annually
- The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.
Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Bellingham, WA; Everett, WA; Olympia, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Tri-Cities, WA; Woodinville, WA; Remote.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project leader jobs across Colorado.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or required by most Colorado employers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related technical field
- Three to seven years of project management experience in the relevant Colorado industry sector
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with contractors or vendors
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera P6
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and executive presentations
Project Leader Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project leader in Colorado?
Most Colorado employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, construction management, or business, followed by several years of hands-on project coordination experience. The Project Management Professional (PMP) credential issued by the Project Management Institute is the benchmark qualification Colorado hiring managers look for most. Some construction-focused roles also value a Colorado-issued contractor license, while healthcare-sector project leaders often benefit from a clinical background alongside their management credentials.
How much do project leaders make in Colorado?
Project leaders 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 project leaders in Colorado?
Colorado project leader roles are posted by The Aerospace Corporation, WSP, and MITRE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's mix of defense contractors along the Front Range, large hospital systems, and technology firms in the Denver-Boulder corridor means openings appear across a wide range of industries year-round.
Which Colorado cities have the most project leader jobs?
Colorado Springs, Denver, and Garden of the Gods account for the greatest concentration of project leader openings in Colorado. Denver drives volume through its broad base of corporate headquarters, government contracting firms, and healthcare systems, while Colorado Springs benefits from the dense cluster of military installations and defense contractors, and Boulder attracts openings tied to research institutions, aerospace, and technology companies.
Are there remote project leader jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than many roles, since project leadership in technology, software, and consulting translates well to distributed teams. About 0% of project leader openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how common virtual collaboration has become in the sector. The phases most likely to stay remote are planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication, while site visits and team coordination often require some in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a project leader in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project administrator role, which Colorado employers across construction, healthcare, and technology regularly use as a feeder for project leader positions. Large Colorado employers such as Jacobs, UCHealth, and Xcel Energy hire coordinators and associates who learn project management on the job. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential before applying strengthens a candidate's profile, and hands-on experience through volunteer project work or internal transfers from adjacent roles like operations analyst or scheduler is equally valuable.
Where can I find and apply to project leader jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to project leader jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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