Project Manager, CM/CI

About the role

Stantec’s Colorado Construction Management Group is seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience in heavy civil transportation construction. This role offers flexibility to be based anywhere in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the work being executed by the construction contractor(s) and their sub-contractors.
• Oversee a team consisting of project controls, construction inspectors, and administration staff.
• Advise the client on issues and risks observed and provide recommendations for remedial actions.
• Lead portions of the construction execution planning processes, including communications management, reporting requirements, change management, project controls, scheduling, quality management, risk management, material management, environmental management, regulatory permitting, and logistics.
• Provide health and safety leadership, develop and implement the project-specific safety plan, and monitor compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental project requirements.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively with others.
• Prepare and coordinate project deliverables and documents, including project reports, cost and schedule reporting, specification reviews, and engineering documents.
• Examine field conditions and monitor contractors' work for compliance with schedules, budgets, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
• Review contractor requests for changes and assist in preparing contract change orders/modifications when necessary.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Primavera skills are desirable.
• OSHA certification is preferred.
• Technical expertise in relevant areas of design and construction.
• Thorough knowledge of construction management, practices, and methods.
• Highly effective in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Understanding of legal design and construction requirements for public works contracts.
• Knowledge of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10 years of experience in heavy civil transportation construction, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Candidate must have experience with Colorado Department of Transportation and/or Local Agency projects, preferably as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with project controls and execution planning.
• Knowledge of construction management software and tools.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.