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Engineering Project Manager

samtec

Colorado Springs, COJob$80–105K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$80–105K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Samtec seeks an Engineering Project Manager for its Colorado Springs location to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity. The role involves coordinating project plans, schedules, personnel, deliverables, and gate reviews, while providing timely information to support decisions. The position is a Monday-through-Friday day shift, and Samtec is considering local applicants only. Occasional travel to related facilities may be needed for training or project activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical Project LeadershipOptical TechnologiesMechanical TechnologiesElectrical TechnologiesTechnical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProject DeliveryMultitaskingTeam LeadershipOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

2+ Years Project LeadershipBachelor's in Engineering or Related Technical Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Samtec, Inc. Position Title: Engineering Project Manager Description Samtec is seeking anEngineering Project Managerfor our Colorado Springs, CO location. This is a Monday through Friday day shift position. At this time Samtec is only considering local applicants for this position. Salary is $80 - $105K per year inclusive of applicable bonus(s) and commensurate with experience. Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off. The Engineering Project Manager will manage projects by organizing and controlling project elements managing several projects in parallel which can vary in size and complexity. Essential Functions/ Responsibilities: - Responsible for all aspects of project management on assigned projects. - Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans while conferring with management. - Consult with management and other stakeholders to determine feasibility, effectiveness, and priority. - Determine responsibilities of project phases and elements and assign personnel. - Generate schedules by studying project specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements. - Maintain schedules by coordinating activities, providing accountability, and resolving problems. - Provide accurate and timely information supporting quality decision making across and at all levels of the organization. - Manage the process related to review and release of project deliverables. - Advise management of new developments which may affect schedule, costs, customer and/or inter-departmental relations. - Responsible for scheduling, facilitating and documenting project team meetings. - Scheduling and facilitating gate reviews by working with department stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure gate review criteria are met and documentation is complete. - Administer project management within the Samtec Project Tracking Software. - Occasional travel to related facilities for training or facilitating project activities. The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. Required/Preferred Experience: - 2+ Years experience leading technical projects required - Background in optical, mechanical, electrical technologies or similar required - Strong technical, interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills - A proven track record of successful project delivery - Experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priority - Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team - Strong organizational skills Preferred Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field required Additional Information: About Samtec: Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtecs global presence enables its unmatched customer service. This position will remain open until filled. SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. PI284407565

How this job compares

Set against the 23,201 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–105K/yr
  • Colorado median$110–159K/yr689 salary ranges
  • US median$108–176K/yr14,530 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 31% below the Colorado median midpoint ($135K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Manager salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 854 open Project Manager jobs in Colorado and 23,201 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 20,007 postings).
Education
12,689 of the 23,201 open Project Manager jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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