Project Manager – CDOT Bridge Construction

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager - CDOT Bridge Construction
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction / Bridges / Infrastructure
Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000+ (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Reports To: Senior Leadership

About the Company

A well-established heavy civil contractor (founded in 1998) specializing in bridge construction, structural concrete, retaining walls, box culverts, and hydrodemolition. The organization delivers high-quality work for public, private, industrial, and transportation clients, including major state DOT projects.

Known for integrity, safety, and collaboration, the company manages complex infrastructure projects up to $30 million and plays a key role in large-scale transportation improvements across the region.

The organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong CDOT bridge experience to lead heavy civil and structural concrete projects from pre-construction through closeout.

This individual will be responsible for project budget control, scheduling, CDOT documentation, field coordination, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of heavy civil/bridge project management experience
, including direct experience with CDOT project requirements, specifications, and standards.

This position will be hired ASAP due to an internal departure.

• Manage all phases of bridge and structural concrete projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and field execution.
• Lead and mentor project teams—including field engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors—to ensure accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee CDOT documentation, compliance reporting, pay applications, and project controls.
• Coordinate with CDOT resident engineers, inspectors, and design partners to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contracts to identify risks, conflicts, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Maintain control over project schedules and budgets to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Support business development by assisting with bids, estimating, constructability reviews, and client relationship management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10 years of project management experience in heavy civil or bridge construction.
• Direct, hands-on CDOT project management experience required.
• Strong understanding of CDOT specifications, standards, pay items, and documentation processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects up to $30M.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with project management software such as HCSS Heavy Job, Procore, or similar construction management systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $130,000+ (DOE)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Long-term career growth within a top regional heavy civil contractor

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