Roadway Design and Safety Manager

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking a Roadway Design and Safety Manager to lead a high-performing team of civil engineers delivering resilient, safety-focused transportation solutions. This role is based in Denver, Colorado, and will support clients across State DOTs, Counties, and Municipalities. The ideal candidate is a people-centered technical leader who understands that roadway safety and system resilience are inseparable, designing transportation systems that not only meet today’s needs but perform reliably under future demands such as climate stressors, traffic growth, and evolving user expectations. We are also looking for a forward-thinking leader who is willing to challenge traditional approaches, question the status quo, and help drive the transportation industry forward through innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery methods. This position reports to an Associate Director and works closely with project managers, subject matter experts, and client leadership to advance Ulteig’s reputation as a trusted partner in safe, resilient roadway systems. This is a leadership opportunity to build, lead, and make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

Project Technical Leadership – 50%

• Manages and leads engineering activities during the proposal, design, and construction stages of small and large projects.
• Maintains high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.
• Assign, manage, and coordinate staffing and workload with the team for project development.
• Responsible for reviewing project drawings, calculations & specifications, assuming responsibility as needed.

People Leadership – 25%

• Provides strategic direction, leadership, and technical oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and enterprise goals.
• Develops staff’s technical, leadership, and soft skills through annual goals, career development planning, one-on-one meetings, and performance reviews.
• Communicates department and team level decisions, strategies, and approaches as well as the rationale behind them.
• Fosters an environment that makes training, self-development, quality, and innovation key components of the team culture and produces qualified individuals who set the standard in the transportation industry.
• Establish a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.

Business Performance Leadership – 25%

• Manages, develops, and leverages existing client relationships by staying in regular contact with key clients.
• Participates and partners with team members throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
• Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with the Proposal Development Team, Project Technical Teams, Subject Matter Experts and other departments.
• Develop and implement operating policies, tools, resources, and processes that enable team members to be successful.
• Work collaboratively with shared services to ensure established business processes and tools meet the needs of the business to successfully manage, track, and report on projects.

What We Expect from You

• A B.S. in Civil Engineering, Planning, or equivalent is required.
• Civil Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) licensure preferred.
• A minimum of 10+ years of engineering experience in design and/or construction in the transportation engineering field is required.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, public, and external agencies.
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong information management skills.
• High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timeliness.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills.
• Displays a high level of initiative while exploring new opportunities, while understanding the risk to the organization.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $141,800- $184,400
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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