PROJECT MANAGER - FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION

City Light & Power, Inc

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • 5-10 years managing medium to large federal projects.
  • Experience with blueprints, specifications, and proposals for time/cost/labor estimates.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute federal projects aligned with client missions and policies.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and site superintendents effectively.
  • Develop budgets, schedules, and service plans with project teams.
  • Review design documents for compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Generate reports on project progress, risks, and financial performance.
  • Travel to project sites 20-30% to supervise construction activities.
  • Conduct project meetings and maintain strong client relationships.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with company contribution.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description

NEW PROJECT AWARD

Mission-Critical Federal Projects | Growth Opportunity

Location: Denver, CO (Must be based in Colorado)

The Project Manager is part of the Construction PMO supporting City Light & Power's design-build federal construction projects. This role leads mission-critical federal work, oversees subcontractors, and partners with engineering and construction teams to deliver compliant, high-quality infrastructure solutions from design through close-out.

Due to continued growth and the award of new federal contracts, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-impact infrastructure projects that directly support federal missions. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy leading teams, and want to be part of a company experiencing strong, sustainable growth, this role offers meaningful work and long-term career potential.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Leverage a strong understanding of the client's mission, policies, technical procedures, and project delivery processes to plan and execute federal projects.
  • Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, and site superintendents
  • Collaborate with department managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and construction service plans.
  • Review design documents for compliance with scope, contract requirements, and company standards.
  • Generate and distribute reports covering project progress, risk, and financial performance.
  • Travel between 20-30% to project sites to monitor construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead project meetings including pre-award, pre-construction, project progress and final close-out.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
  • In coordination with the Site Superintendent, develop and manage site logistics plans and staffing assignments.
  • Oversee procurement process, cost control, and change management systems.
  • Perform field inspections to verify quality and accuracy of construction.
  • Set-up QA/QC procedures and conduct quality inspections.
  • Uphold core safety values of the company and collaborate with the EH&S Director to effectively communicate and enforce safety standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred. Previous related work experience may substitute.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Five to ten (5-10) years of experience managing medium to large sized federal projects.
  • Previous project experience working with blueprints, specifications, and proposals in order to successfully coordinate time/cost/labor estimates.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to delegate work appropriately.
  • Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Travel:
  • Travel between jobsites 20-30% outside CO.

Other Requirements:
  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Benefits & Compensation:
  • We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Salary range: $100,000-$130,000/annual based on experience, plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
    • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

To learn more, visit our website: www.clp-engineering.com

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