Who We Are

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

Working For Primera

Our Buildings division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver buildings and systems that perform better. We provide full-service engineering and design services for both new and existing facilities. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, our 30-plus-year history includes projects for school, university, healthcare, government, aviation, laboratory, campus, and municipal facilities.

Who You Are

• You’re a leader in developing and maintaining client relationships. Highly-motivated with at least ten years of experience, you’re adept at leveraging services and capabilities to foster relationships with new and existing clients. Your growing network includes solid relationships with owners, architects, and large engineering firms in the Rocky Mountain region.
• Your qualifications and experience are impressive. You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and you’re a licensed professional engineer. A master’s degree and/or a focus in mechanical engineering will set you apart. You possess a strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices, as well as AEC loss prevention measures. Your experience includes managing a team responsible for the planning, design, and construction of large and complex multi-discipline projects.
• You’re a people person. You have a positive attitude and enjoy developing relationships with staff and clients alike. You are a skillful presenter who can persuade and communicate effectively. You’re a motivating leader and mentor, skilled at providing effective feedback and coaching that continuously develops a team.
• You’re a strategic thinker that takes continuous improvement seriously. You are analytical and decisive and have a proven ability to manage and develop growth strategies.

What You'll Do

• You’ll lead our regional office and local team. You’ll be a key influencer and contribute to the strategic planning process. You’ll execute Primera’s strategic goals and initiatives and identify and implement improvement actions for Buildings division processes, tools, and technology in partnership with the Chicago-based team.
• You’ll help grow our local office. You’ll have a chance to flex your business development chops, and you’ll assist in the preparation and review of proposals and cost estimates, in addition to providing input on marketing activities. You’ll share our passion for client service and step in to resolve client satisfaction issues. You’ll also work closely with division and department managers to identify priorities with regard to infrastructure improvements, industry participation, publications, and technical reviews/audits.
• You’ll be accountable for regional objectives. You’ll lead or participate in strategic, complex, multi-discipline projects. You’ll inspire your team’s conformance to quality management and project delivery policies, processes, and procedures. You’ll be the person in charge of the Rocky Mountain region’s billability, productivity, and project budget performance with support from our Chicago-based team.
• You’ll connect with people within your team and across the firm to coordinate project activities. You’ll govern the group’s resource allocation, and oversee project deliverables, while fostering employee satisfaction and our top-workplace culture. You’ll empower your team to improve performance, engagement, and contributions to Primera’s goals and objectives.
• You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.

Some of What You'll Enjoy

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

Starting salary is between $110,000 – $150,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.