Senior Project Engineer - Appleton Finn : Job Details

Senior Project Engineer | Heavy Civil Construction | Colorado-Based

A leading ENR-ranked heavy civil general contractor with a strong presence across Colorado is confidentially seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support ongoing transportation and

infrastructure projects across the Front Range.

This position is ideal for professionals with 6+ years of field-based civil construction experience, particularly those who have worked on roadways, bridge programs, and underground utility scopes. The role offers a balance of office and field work, with assignments across Denver, Colorado Springs, and Northern Colorado.

The company is known for a strong internal culture, long-term career development, and delivering complex DOT projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support full project lifecycle—preconstruction through closeout—across multiple infrastructure projects
• Assist with estimating, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and subcontractor management
• Coordinate field activities and logistics with superintendents and foremen
• Manage documentation, safety compliance, contract changes, and stakeholder communication
• Ensure work is completed to plan specs, on schedule, and within budget
• Represent the company in client meetings, inspections, and preconstruction planning
• Leverage project controls tools and platforms (Viewpoint proficiency is a plus)
• Lead internal planning on traffic control, erosion control, haul roads, and safety compliance

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of heavy civil project engineering experience (highways, bridges, underground utilities preferred)
• Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated success working on DOT and public works programs
• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability and a desire for long-term growth

Compensation Range: $100,000 – $130,000 (based on experience)

Location: Colorado Front Range (Office based in South Denver; project travel across the region required)

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who want to step into a high-visibility engineering role with upward mobility in a well-established civil contractor. Interested candidates must demonstrate leadership ability and a desire to grow within an organization that builds some of the region's most critical infrastructure.