Road & Bridge Construction Project Manager

About the role

Help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps Jefferson County moving! As a Construction Project Manager, you'll lead Road and Bridge construction, maintenance, and repair projects that support the county's transportation network. You'll manage projects from planning through completion, including reviewing plans and blueprints, developing schedules, preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and oversees projects and activities of the Road and Bridge construction and concrete crews, including cooperative road improvement projects.
• Mines and processes aggregates.
• Ensures accuracy of construction and conformance to construction standards.
• Conducts hazard assessment and ensures that safety of project site is acceptable.
• Ensures mining operations are meeting federal standards.
• Manages infrastructure of construction projects by participating in project development and plan review.
• Develops project cost estimates and schedules.
• Captures and coordinates activities of multiple resource providers.
• Acts as a construction liaison to client organizations.
• Determines project feasibility and constructability.
• Decides resource availability and scheduling.
• Develops specifications and manages the procurement of all project materials.
• Selects material to meet established technical specifications.
• Requests vendor price quotations.
• Prepares detailed project activity scheduling utilizing manpower, equipment, and materials based on needs and budgetary limitations for multiple projects in a cost efficient and timely manner.
• Establishes project timelines and coordinate requests for additional manpower or equipment with other department entities.
• Oversees staffing levels, equipment sizing, suitability, and material delivery.
• Makes sure expenditures are monitored and operational budgets are prepared.
• Develops specifications for purchase of equipment and vehicles.
• Supervises purchase of equipment, tools and materials.
• Determines the necessity of purchase and availability of unit budget.
• Supervises staff in area of responsibility.
• Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising, and taking corrective action.
• Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County.
• Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.
• Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.
• Responsible for assisting with the basic development and training of fellow employees.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has experience in civil engineering or civil construction and a proven ability to manage complex infrastructure projects. You'll bring expertise in blueprint interpretation, project management, budgeting, construction oversight, and long-term planning. Experience working with CDOT and alternative delivery methods is a plus.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of directly related experience in road construction or public works.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

Skills

• Confidence reading blueprints, specs, and contracts, and navigating the full construction process.
• Knowledge of roadway maintenance, stormwater systems, pavement management, snow and ice operations, and construction practices.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets, contracts, and capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to public works operations and workplace safety.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with contractors, engineers, government agencies, and the public.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Experience with Cartegraph / OpenGov Workday knowledge or experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Lumion, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Microsoft Office/Micorsoft 365, and MS Project software.
• Leadership Competencies: Foster trust and open communication, communicate clearly and transparently, act with integrity and accountability, engage in collaborative problem-solving, develop and coach others.

Benefits

This full-time, standard position typically operates on a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm) during April through November. Monday-Friday (7:00am-3:00pm) is required from December to April. Occasionally the work requires a variable work schedule due to business needs. This position reports on-site to Road & Bridge Central Shop (21401 Golden Gate Rd, Golden, CO 80403).

Compensation: Hiring Range: $124,068 - $159,185.30 USD Annual Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

Benefits: Road & Bridge employees enjoy paid CDL and snow removal training, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to work with well-maintained, late-model equipment. The County provides essential safety gear, including winter clothing, and reimburses employees for safety toe boots and prescription safety glasses. Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; and more.

Visit our website to explore our districts, shop locations, service areas before applying. https://www.jeffco.us/787/Road-Bridge-Division