Senior Construction Project Engineer - Denver, Colorado

MissionHires is recruiting a Senior Construction Project Engineer for Martin/Martin’s Lakewood, CO office. This role leads civil/site development projects across Colorado’s Front Range and nationally, combining hands-on design (AutoCAD/Civil3D), project management, client communication, and team mentorship. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong technical depth, proven PM experience, and Colorado PE (or ability to obtain within 3 months).

• Assist with master planning and conceptual civil/site design
• Support fee determination and proposal preparation
• Monitor and manage design budgets and project schedules
• Serve as primary point-of-contact with clients, contractors, and multi-disciplinary design teams
• Manage multiple engineering projects from design through construction completion
• Lead, manage, and mentor civil engineers and CAD technicians
• Use AutoCAD/Civil3D to design, detail, and coordinate medium-to-large projects within budget and schedule
• Attend and lead project meetings during design and construction phases
• Perform quality control reviews of civil deliverables
• Provide construction administration: review submittals/shop drawings, respond to RFIs, conduct field observations
• Track project budgets and review/approve client invoices
• Participate in collections and accounts receivable efforts
• Work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines
• Work in office and field environments, including non-ADA construction sites and confined spaces

• Minimum 7 years of experience in site development
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated; able to work independently for extended periods
• Strong written, technical, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to client service and a team-based approach
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality deliverables
• Ability to work effectively with diverse clients, regulators, and authorities
• Proven marketing/business development skills
• Experience using AutoCAD/Civil3D to produce civil construction documents (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of municipal, commercial, and related site development projects (preferred)
• Ability to work in field conditions: move on non-ADA construction sites, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, distinguish color, and travel to project sites
• Ability to attend in-person meetings and perform site observations during construction

Benefits: 

• 401(k) Plan Company Match and Profit Sharing (when appropriate)

• Company Paid Continuing Education

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Extended Vision Coverage

• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Minimum 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

• RTD - EcoPass

• Wellness Reimbursement

Perks:

• Committee Involvement (Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Recreation)

• Community Involvement (Martin/Martin Gives Back Program)

• Employee Recognition Awards

• Extensive Employee Events (outings, picnics, golf, and ski days)

• Four-weeks paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.

• Hybrid Work Environment

• Internal Continuing Education and Training

• On-Site Workout Facilities 

• PE License Reimbursement

• Working on the Best Projects

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