Professional & Technical Services

The South Metro Denver area includes over 53,000 jobs in the Professional & Technical Services area, making it one of the strongest and largest industry groups in the region.

The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the service provider.  The distinguishing feature of professional services is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills.  Most of this expertis requires a college degree., though not in every case.  Professional services include legal, engineering, accounting, architectural, construction, consulting and management jobs.

This industry cluster is projected to grow by 26.9% between 2006 and 2016, faster than the 21.8% growth rate for all industries in the area.  Over 64% of the jobs in business services are located in the I-25 corridor.

The engineering firm CH2M Hill, headquartered in Douglas County, is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and operations for public and private clients. CH2M Hill is the largest professional services employer in South Metro Denver.  In 2008 Fortune Magazine selected the firm as one of the 100 best companies to work for.  Additionally, FirstData is an industry leader in information processing for companies around the world, helping them manage their current customers' information and develop new revenue streams. 

Major construction firms represented in the area include The Weitz Company, which built the new Re/MAX headquarters and Kiewit Building Group, which built the Palazzo Verdi building in Greenwood Village.

The professional services companies located in South Metro Denver’s premier office parks serve regional, national and international clients.  SEBP is proud to represent many of these firms and promote business friendly public policy on their behalf.

Denver – Aurora MSA Occupational Salaries 2007*
Accountants & Auditors - $67,450
Architecture & Engineering Occupations - $73,630
Civil Engineers - $78,630
Computer software Engineers, Applications - $89,640
Executive Secretaries & Administrative Asst. - $43,130

*Mean annual salary data is for the 10 County Denver – Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Suggested web sites:
www.ch2m.com
www.weitz.com
www.kiewit.com
www.burnsfigawill.com
www.acconstruction.com

For more information please contact Lynn Myers at 303-531-8385