Project Manager Jobs in Colorado

Project Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where employers like Lockheed Martin, DaVita, and Ball Corporation maintain large project-driven operations. Demand is strongest in aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, and technology infrastructure, with openings at every level from associate project manager to senior program director. Colorado's Front Range remains one of the more active markets in the Mountain West for certified project professionals. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles110+
Top employerQuanta Services
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring29
Work type54% Hybrid
Top industryEnergy

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Construction Project Manager – Residential Remodeling
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Construction Project Manager – Residential Remodeling
The Harmony Developer
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$80k - $92k/yr
On-Site

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Lighting Electrical Project Manager
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Lighting Electrical Project Manager
CLI Services
Denver, Colorado
Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $95k/yr
Master Electrician

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Water Damage Mitigation Project Manager
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Water Damage Mitigation Project Manager
Rapid Response
Grand Junction, Colorado
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
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Account Manager - Project Risk
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Account Manager - Project Risk
Lockton Companies
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
$68k - $87k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Hydraulic Structures Project Manager
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Hydraulic Structures Project Manager
HDR
Denver, Colorado
Civil & Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Project Management
$128k - $183k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Aurora
9 jobs
Greenwood Village
5 jobs
Longmont
3 jobs
Arvada
2 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Loveland
2 jobs
Englewood
2 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Quanta Services3 open roles
HDR2 open roles
Cumming2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project manager jobs across Colorado.

  • PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-recognized certification program
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Three or more years managing full project lifecycles from initiation to closeout
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with external stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies alongside traditional waterfall approaches

Project Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Colorado?

Most project manager roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree plus the Project Management Professional certification issued by the Project Management Institute. Colorado has no state-issued license for the role, so the PMP is the primary credential employers expect. Candidates typically build experience through coordinator or analyst roles before pursuing the PMP, which requires documented project hours and a formal application before sitting for the exam.

How much do project managers make in Colorado?

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 project managers in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring project managers in Colorado include Quanta Services, HDR, and Cumming, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's aerospace, defense, and healthcare sectors generate especially consistent demand, with large employers across the Denver metro running ongoing project teams.

Which Colorado cities have the most project manager jobs?

Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora account for the largest share of project manager openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, hospital systems, and technology firms, while Colorado Springs draws demand from defense contractors and government operations, and Boulder's research and technology sector produces steady openings for project professionals.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most fields. Project management is largely a coordination and communication role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 63% of project manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely distributed this work has become. Planning, stakeholder communication, and documentation tasks are the most commonly performed remotely, while site visits or vendor meetings may still require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a project manager in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role, which many Colorado employers use as a feeder for project manager positions. Large organizations like UCHealth, Xcel Energy, and aerospace contractors in the Colorado Springs area run structured development programs that bring in early-career candidates. Earning a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute signals commitment before you have the hours required for the PMP, and it gives Colorado hiring managers a concrete credential to evaluate.

Where can I find and apply to project manager jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to project manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search by city or specialty to see roles that fit your background, then apply directly to the ones that match your experience and target seniority level.

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