Director Science Project Management Jobs in Colorado

Salary: $92,232.00 - $106,080.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: HAA-50004820-08/26
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 1
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204, USA
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Priya.kumar@state.co.us
Hiring Pay Rate: The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Region 1 Planning and Program Management Oversight (PMO) Unit is motivated by the emphasis they place towards TEAM, COMMUNICATION, and CUSTOMER SERVICE in what they do and what they represent as a total program. This Unit is responsible for supporting two distinct programs 1) Transportation Planning - including both short term as well as long-term transportation projects for all modes of travel, and 2) Program/Project Oversight for all funded projects in the region and support to engineering and specialty programs in project management and program delivery. Additional program areas of multimodal project level support within the Unit include Bicycle/Pedestrian Project Development and Transit/Rail Project Development, supporting our statewide multimodal policies and initiatives. This unit also provides regional support for all Document Accessibility compliance accordance with Colorado House Bill 21-1110 along with other indirect regulations.
About the Position
The Program Management Oversight Manager will be responsible for Region 1 Program and Project Management Oversight and directly supervise up to 3 full-time employees. This position works directly with the CDOT Planning and PMO Unit Manager and Deputy Director of Program Delivery, CDOT HQ executive management, the Program Reporting and Transparency Office (PRTO), CDOT Business Office managers, and CDOT Planning staff to track, manage, report and support project management and project performance data to Region Leadership and program/project delivery teams. The PMO Manager leads the Region from a programmatic view of 250-plus projects, tracking the delivery, and reinforcing, and enhancing current best project management practices; the PMO Manager is not responsible for individual engineering project management.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Provides program conduit between the Region and HQ, ensuring a comprehensive level of communication between various HQ offices, the Region Program Engineers, and the RTD.
• Manage, develop, and make decisions on employee performance evaluations, dispute resolution, morale, motivation/attitude, recruitment and retention, training, overtime, leave, and safety as a first-level supervisor; make recommendations on hiring/transfers/promotions.
• Advise the Planning and PMO Unit Manager, Deputy Director of Program Delivery and other section heads on strategies and recommended courses of action to achieve program or project management objectives.
• Mentor and coach staff to elevate their base knowledge levels, recommend and provide training, communicate and demonstrate modeled character and focus towards TEAM, COMMUNICATION, and CUSTOMER SERVICE, and conduct quarterly performance reviews on subordinates.
• Delegate work effectively, when appropriate, and monitor progress; modify work assignments to meet changing priorities.
• Assist with implementing and developing the overall work plan for PMO and setting expectations for program area while being in line with the regional work plan and department goals or performance metrics.
• Interpret, implement, manage and provide direction pertaining to PMO policies, rules and regulations to direct and indirect reports related to program activities to accomplish CDOT's mission and goals and overall objectives and provide input to the Planning and PMO Unit Manager, Deputy Director and RTD.
• Participate in regional and interdepartmental committee meetings to formulate policies and procedures for the Department and programs.
• Convey information to Region senior management, Region engineering project managers, and staff concerning program and project management initiatives, policy and procedures, guidance, tools and training.
• Distribute monthly, quarterly, and weekly reports addressing program/project financial and schedule performance metrics to RTD and Program Engineers, and project support staff.
• Elevate the region's utilization of PMWeb, project management Information System (PMIS), through training and job aid development under the framework of CDOT's Project Development Manual (PDM).
• Assist other Region management and staff to interpret PMO reports to monitor the progress to achieve program delivery goals.
• Identify issues that could impact the Region's ability to achieve the calendar year expenditure target.
• Assist Region engineering and specialty unit support staff to analyze possible corrective actions including change controls, baseline schedule changes, construction budget, etc..
• Support Region Planning activities including Asset Management, Annual Project Delivery List Development, the 4-year Project Planning effort, etc by coordinating and assisting the collection and analysis of Region project and program data and working closely with the R1 Planning Program Manager.
• Coordinate with the Region Business Office, Asset Managers, and Region project staff (Project Managers, REs, and PE IIIs) as needed to revise project management tracking and scope/schedule/budget, prior to budget actions, advertisement actions, or other steps in the project delivery process.
• Support the development and management of the region's annual master project delivery schedule including identification of projects that need to be added, updated, or closed throughout the calendar and fiscal years.
• Monitor or assist project engineers and business office in monitoring FHWA funding end dates and ensuring that completed or inactive projects are closed in a timely manner.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
• Must drive CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:

• At least 8 years of professional work experience in comprehensive project management with the primary focus in the engineering program or project management processes associated with scope/schedule/budget development of projects.

OR
Education and Experience:

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 8 (eight) years.
  
  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in project management, business administration, engineering, planning, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
  • Experience in comprehensive project management with the primary focus in the engineering program or project management processes associated with scope/schedule/budget development of projects will be considered.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity and demonstrated history and understanding of TEAM, COMMUNICATION, CUSTOMER SERVICE in a leadership role;
• PMP Certification;
• Strong preference for candidates with engineering program or project management experience, particularly in developing and monitoring complex projects in scope/schedule/budget from concept through execution.
• Experience in engineering program or project management and utilizing project management software to coordinate project management data, including oversight development of timelines to achieve important delivery milestones working with cross-functional teams is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and project switching ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Gmail, Google Suite, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online usin