Construction Project Manager

Job Description:

Construction Project Manager

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
08/10/26
Division:
Facilities Management Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

TheConstruction Project Manageris responsible formanaging,supervisingand coordinating construction and capital improvement projects for various divisions. The ideal candidate provides exemplary customer service to internal customers and coordinates with contractors, consultants and other outside agencies to gather critical data, conduct negotiations, and administer contracts. Projects include renovations, additions, deferred maintenance programs, new construction, and other capital improvement projects.

This person must be innovative, detail oriented, and construction-minded with strong project controls skills, such as cost estimating,preparingand tracking budgets and scheduling. The candidate must also have proven ability to move between diverse tasks with ease, and must thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Schedule:

This position has the flexibility tooperateon either our four-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) or five-day workweek, with remote and in-office work as needed.

Compensation:

Target Hiring Salary: $81,822 - $106,369USD Annual

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on education,experienceand skills.

BENEFITS:

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 astarting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules;remotework options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties:

• Experience in project management and construction administration for commercial/institutional or multi-family residential construction.Monitor construction projects for quality,budget,personnel,progressand schedule. Ensure adherence and compliancetoplans and specifications. Participate in weekly meetings with the contractor and architect/engineer.Review submittals for materialselection, review change order requests, or requests for information and recommend actions.
  

• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to effectively manage and lead people, projects, budgets, and schedules, while communicating with clients, consultants,contractorsand county management.
  

• Manages project budget, reviews change order requests,determinesif pricing is acceptable and negotiates a resolution if it is not, and prepares change orders for execution.Recommendsalternatives to budgetary or on-site constraints. Evaluate requests for information, and other documentspertaining toon-site issues. Providerecommendationandresolutionfor each item to allow the project to move toward completion.Review and/or prepare plans and specificationsfor compliance with project goals, designintentand other contract documents. Prepare space plans or research and evaluate properties and vacant spaces to help meet end-user's needs. Prioritize projects and tasks, prepare project scope, write requests for proposals and requests for qualifications, review studies and reports, prepare design plans and specifications. Coordinate with consultants,contractorsand local agencies.
  

• Assistin drafting contract and administer the contract once executed. Ensure work and contract closeout adhere to the contract documents.
  

• Following theappropriate procurementprocedures and contracting methods, provide the Purchasing Division with all informationrequiredfor procurement. Provide information atPre-bidandPre-proposalmeetings. Review proposals and bids and make recommendations.
  

• Assistincoordinating background checks oncontractor'semployeesand subcontractors as required.
  

• Processpayapplications, and invoices. Ensure data is correct, and that work is acceptable prior to approving.
  

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

MinimumQualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering,architectureor related field;
  
• Plus, a minimum of three years of experience in project management and/or construction management or related experience;
  
• OR any combination of education and experience.
  

Preferred Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

• Experience with AutoCAD, Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe PDF, and MS Project software
  
• Exemplary communication, organization, interpersonal and leadership skills
  
• Knowledge of project management policies and processes
  
• Strong written and verbal communications,planningand organizational skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
  
• Experience with understanding,reviewingand managingproject schedules
  
• Independent critical thinking and analysis
  
• Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency
  
• Strong client and consultant relationship management skills
  
• Knowledge of Real Estate deeds, legal descriptions, acquisitions, dispositions,leasesand/or easements
  

Additional Job Information:

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within30-daysof hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
  
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion ofcriminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or referencesfor all positions.
  

Accommodations Statement:We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonableaccommodationsthroughout our hiring process. Forassistancewith applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, [email protected]. Thiscontactis for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants mustsubmitan online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover lettersubmittedwith your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
  
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
  
• In any materials yousubmit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .



For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

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Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum three years

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Category:
Engineering & Construction Services