At KL&A Engineers and Builders, we believe in fostering a culture where collaboration sparks innovation and where your passion for shaping the built environment meets endless opportunity. We are currently seeking a Civil Project Manager who’s ready to lead, inspire, and grow with us. This pivotal role offers the unique opportunity to build and lead a civil engineering team in Northern Colorado, operating independently from our Loveland office while closely collaborating with our established team in Buffalo, Wyoming. In addition to expanding KL&A’s civil presence in the region, you’ll play an essential role in supporting projects throughout Southern Wyoming.

At KL&A, Project Managers are responsible for overseeing financial performance, technical execution, and quality outcomes. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and external clients, resolving challenges with insight and experience while upholding our commitment to excellence. You’ll also act as a key ambassador of the KL&A brand, cultivating strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.

We value and invest in our leaders. In this role, you’ll benefit from ongoing mentorship and education, with a clear path for growth and development supported by senior staff. If you’re a driven and ready to have a significant impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we invite you to be part of our journey and help shape the future of civil engineering at KL&A.

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Review and maintain project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time.

• Oversee production and prepare comprehensive project documents.

• Train and mentor junior staff to enhance technical skills and facilitate career growth.

• Write comprehensive field reports.

• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Represent the organization through client interactions and any industry events attended.

• Engage with clients, contractors, and other industry associates.

• Demonstrates effective communication through written and verbal skills.

• Dedication to client-centered service and technical excellence.

• Effectively run a remote team and engage with the larger organization.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience of Site Development, Civil Construction, Land Surveying, Water Rights, etc.

• ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• Wyoming Licensed PE

• Colorado Licensed PE or willing to pursue

• Proficient using Civil 3D software for producing plans

• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. KL&A is not currently sponsoring visas or in the future.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Licensed Surveyor

To Be Successful:

• Bring your passion and strengths to foster a fulfilling career.

• Cultivate trust through strong interpersonal skills.

• Uphold standards of quality and strive for continuous improvement.

• Prioritize the growth and development of team members.

• Adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proactively solve problems by collaborating with others to find optimal solutions.

• Demonstrate willingness to provide feedback and resolve conflicts in a supportive and inclusive manner.

• Remain flexible, recognizing that growth often accompanies change.

• Bring a sense of humor and approach challenges with humility.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive.

• Must be able to walk, stand, and traverse uneven terrain at construction and job sites for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours per day), including in varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to conduct occasional full day surveying operations including walking, setting survey stakes, and carrying up to 30 lbs. of equipment.

Annual Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

KL&A Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision

  • ~80% Employer Contribution Towards Medical Premiums (Employee and Family Plans)

  • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to the employee (Employee and Family Plans)

  • $0 Co-pay for therapy/counseling sessions under PPO plans

• Time Off

  • Vacation and sick leave benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 8 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match

  • Employer 401(k) contributions for qualified student loan payments

  • Pre-Tax and ROTH contributions

• Other Cash-Based Compensation

  • Company-wide discretionary bonuses based on organizational performance

  • Opportunity to become a company shareholder

  • Referral bonuses

  • Bonus for first-time PE/SE certification and other continuing education benefits

• Other Benefits

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Care (FSA)

  • Employee Assistance Program (Up to 7 sessions per year, at no cost)

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance

We are accepting applications in an ongoing basis.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. KL&A does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs not on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. At no time will we knowingly permit discrimination toward an employee for any unlawful reason. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of KL&A are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.