Construction Project Manager

Location:

Denver, CO

Anticipated Base Salary: $140,000–$160,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Travel:
Regional travel throughout the Intermountain West 20-30%

VSL Civil is a full-service specialty contractor specializing in critical infrastructure and complex structural concrete construction. As part of Structural Group, we bring innovative solutions, advanced technical expertise, and decades of experience to some of the industry's most challenging construction projects.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee complex heavy civil and structural concrete projects from preconstruction through completion. Working closely with field leadership, clients, engineers, and subcontractors, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Projects typically include:

• Large post-tensioned concrete structures
• Industrial tanks and containment structures
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Heavy civil and structural concrete construction
• Complex formwork, reinforcing steel, and concrete placement operations

• Manage all phases of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and closeout.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and P&L.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, material deliveries, and equipment requirements.
• Partner with Superintendents and field teams to plan and execute complex concrete operations, including reinforcing steel, engineered formwork, post-tensioning, and concrete placement.
• Manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and proactively address challenges.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support estimating, preconstruction planning, and project buyout activities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

5–8+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in heavy civil or structural concrete construction.

Experience managing complex concrete projects involving reinforced concrete, engineered formwork, or post-tensioning systems.

Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project scheduling, cost management, and contract administration.

Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

Proven ability to manage project teams, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.

Willingness to travel regionally as project needs require.

• Industrial tanks, containment structures, or water/wastewater facilities
• Post-tensioned concrete construction
• Complex structural concrete and engineered formwork systems
• Self-perform concrete construction
• Heavy civil infrastructure projects

At VSL Civil, you'll have the opportunity to lead challenging, technically complex projects while working alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals. We offer the resources of an industry-leading organization with a collaborative, team-oriented environment that encourages professional growth.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical and dental…