Road & Bridge Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

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.

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.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. You'll work closely with Transportation & Engineering staff, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and neighboring municipalities to deliver high-quality projects that serve the community.

This position also supports emergency response and winter operations and requires the ability to report to the assigned shop within one hour of notification.

SCHEDULE:

This full-time, standard position typically operates on a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm) during April through (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 - $ 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. For more information,  for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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. 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.
• Monitors expenditures and prepare operational budgets. 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…