Technical Manager – Roadway Design

Ulteig

Technical Manager leading Colorado roadway design delivery, staff development, and client relationships. Supporting CDOT and local agency transportation projects at Ulteig, an infrastructure engineering firm.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Burlington, Rancho Cordova • California, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Utah • 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,800 - $184,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation engineering, including roadway design and project delivery, while effectively leading and mentoring teams. Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects aligned with scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

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Transportation EngineeringRoadway DesignCivil Professional Engineer (PE) LicensureClient EngagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Transportation Project DeliveryRoadway DesignTraffic PlanningConstruction SupportQuality StandardsMultidisciplinary CoordinationProposal DevelopmentRisk IdentificationBudget ManagementScope Alignment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringTeam LeadershipProblem-SolvingInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Transportation Design SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Civil Professional Engineer (PE) LicensurePTOEAICP

Industry Keywords

CDOTLocal AgencyPublic TransportationConstructionProject Execution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, support, and review transportation design work through planning, design, proposal, and construction support phases
Provide technical guidance on roadway design, corridor improvements, safety-focused improvements, multidisciplinary coordination, and public agency delivery
Support CDOT and local agency projects by clarifying requirements, design expectations, quality standards, review comments, schedules, and client priorities
Review drawings, calculations, specifications, estimates, reports, and other project deliverables
Assume responsible charge when appropriate based on licensure, project role, and client requirements
Align scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality expectations, and delivery commitments with project managers and task leads
Resolve technical issues and support timely project decisions
Create project-based development opportunities for engineers
Lead, coach, and support transportation professionals through one-on-ones, career conversations, goal setting, and performance feedback
Clarify priorities, workload, expectations, and decisions for team members
Foster quality, accountability, training, continuous improvement, and practical innovation
Support a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace
Balance workload, support utilization goals, and align staff with project opportunities
Develop future technical and project leaders
Maintain and grow client relationships with CDOT, local agencies, and internal client-facing leaders
Participate in pursuits and proposals through technical approaches, staffing strategies, project examples, risk identification, quality review planning, and CDOT-specific considerations
Partner with account managers, project managers, marketing, and technical leaders on transportation opportunities in Colorado and adjacent markets
Improve tools, processes, communication routines, and operating practices
Contribute to business performance through workload awareness, project execution, quality leadership, and financial awareness
Report to an Associate Director and collaborate with project managers, task leads, subject matter experts, account managers, marketing, and shared services

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field is required
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering, roadway design, traffic, planning, construction, or a closely related field is required
Civil Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred
PTOE, AICP, or other relevant professional credentials may be considered depending on background and role alignment
Experience supporting CDOT, local agency, county, municipal, or similar public transportation clients is preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work while mentoring and developing staff
Interest in a seller-doer leadership model, including billable project delivery, client engagement, proposal support, and business development activities
Strong communication skills, including explaining decisions, giving clear feedback, and handling difficult conversations constructively
Practical understanding of transportation project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations
Ability to manage multiple priorities while helping the team stay focused, organized, and supported
Sound judgment, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Experience collaborating with project managers, technical staff, clients, public agencies, and internal business partners
Proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with transportation design software and related technical tools is preferred based on discipline and project needs
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible workplace
Employee ownership
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative environment
Innovative culture
Flexible working schedule
Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options
Work-life balance and separation between home and work life
Tools and support to be productive
Military experience considered for transitioning service members