Construction Manager

Requirements

• Serve as a construction project manager (owner's representative) for transportation projects by managing and overseeing construction of roads, highways, and bridges to assure quality and safety in the construction of these facilities.
• Review, inspect, test and/or measure the work of the contractors and consultants to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Recommend to the owner approval and payment for acceptable and completed work, or rejection of non-conforming work.
• Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activities and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule and budget status.
• Make or recommend project-related decisions based on assessment of construction performance and progress relative to contract requirements.
• Track expenditures for construction projects and confer with the Senior Transportation Manager when project budget concerns are identified.
• Analyze construction schedules utilizing standard scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Assess the need for and prepare documentation to demonstrate that all applicable federal and state procedures, policies, and regulations for design criteria required for federal, federal aid and/or state funded projects have been followed.
• This includes coordination and preparation of supporting documentation for design decisions, variances and contract modifications or change orders.
• Initiate communication of project-related details and concerns to the client in a timely manner.
• Calculate and estimate all quantities and costs of materials that will be required for each phase of the project.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including the management of transportation construction projects.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and maintain attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must possess the ability to manage a staff of professionals and direct their efficient utilization on projects.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications for position.
• Must meet internal requirements for operation of company vehicles throughout duration of employment and must maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Must be willing and able to travel to job sites, sometimes for extended periods.
• Job sites may be located throughout Colorado or in western U.S.
• Working knowledge of general design principles, safety and labor laws and requirements, quality control and quality assurance principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous project management and/or inspection experience on DOT or FHWA road construction projects.
• Current Professional Engineer license.
• Construction materials testing experience.