Road & Bridge Construction Project Manager

Overview

Help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps Jefferson County moving. As a Construction Project Manager you will lead Road and Bridge construction, maintenance, and repair projects that support the county’s transportation network. You will manage projects from planning through completion, reviewing plans and blueprints, developing schedules, preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are finished 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, with expertise in blueprint interpretation, project management, budgeting, construction oversight and long‑term planning. Experience working with CDOT and alternative delivery methods is a plus.

This full‑time, standard position typically operates on a 4‑day work week (Monday‑Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) during April through November. Monday‑Friday (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) is required from December through March. Occasionally the schedule may be variable to meet business needs. The position reports on‑site to the Road & Bridge Central Shop, 21401 Golden Gate Rd, Golden, CO 80403.

Hiring Range: $124,068 – $ USD. Annual compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits that include dental, medical, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; paid CDL and snow removal training; safety gear; flexible schedules; and more.

• Plan, assign, direct, and oversee 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 the safety of the 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 coordinates requests for additional manpower or equipment with other department entities.
• Oversees staffing levels, equipment sizing, suitability, and material delivery.
• Monitors expenditures and prepares 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 in area of responsibility.
• Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
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• Three (3) years of directly related experience in road construction or…