ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER - DENVER CO
About City Light & Power
City Light & Power (CLP) is a nationally recognized electric utility infrastructure company with more than 45 years of experience delivering mission‑critical power systems for federal and military clients across the U.S. Through an integrated design‑build delivery model, CLP plans, constructs, owns, operates, and maintains complex electrical distribution systems that support critical federal missions. This role sits within CLP’s Construction Project Management Office (PMO), a collaborative organization that partners closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver projects efficiently from design through construction and close‑out. The PMO emphasizes strong project controls, contractor oversight, and disciplined execution in highly regulated federal environments, making it an ideal fit for experienced Project Managers who thrive on leading complex, high‑impact infrastructure work. City Light & Power / CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the Top Workplaces in 2025 and 2026.
What You'll Do
- Assist with compiling and distributing reports on all project phases and financial performance.
- Cultivate and maintain effective relations with the Client, project team, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Support the Project Manager with developing the budget, schedule, and construction service plans for various elements of the project.
- Travel to the project site as needed to monitor project activities.
- Attend project meetings including pre-award, pre-construction, project progress and final close-out.
- Work closely with project management team to identify and allocate resources, including personnel and materials.
- Monitor progress, tracking timelines and construction activities according to schedule.
- Participate in and monitor the procurement process, cost control, and change management systems.
- Perform field inspections to verify quality and accuracy of construction.
- Uphold the core safety values of the company and collaborate with the EH&S Director to effectively communicate and enforce safety standards.
- Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field highly preferred. Previous related work experience may substitute.
- Two-four (2-4) years of experience with industrial/commercial building construction, materials, systems, field work or similar is required.
- Previous experience with federal government contracting or federal construction activities is a plus.
- Detail oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Organized, Problem-Solver with ability to multitask.
- Proficiency with MS Office, and other Microsoft Office products.
- Must have excellent analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Employment Eligibility
- You must be a US citizen or have permanent work authorization.
- You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
- A valid driver’s license required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
- Salary range: $70,000–$85,000/year based on experience, plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.