Construction Manager

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Construction Manager for its Denver, CO office.

The Construction Management position will be responsible for the management of water, wastewater, utility, heavy civil, and building project and design construction oversight in the Denver/Northern Colorado area. The CM will perform tasks such as on-site project/construction management, construction inspection, project coordination, project controls, and contract administration. The CM must be flexible, client focused, and capable of working independently under the supervision of the department manager.

Candidates will be required to spend much of their time on construction sites.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and contractual obligations
• Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspection with the project team and other agencies
• Oversee traffic control, SWMP implementation/inspections, and various permit compliance
• Proactive approach to identifying field issues and conflicts while coordinating solutions with supervisor and the project team
• Collaborative approach to working in a team that includes the owner, designer, contractor, and various stakeholders
• Prepare and process project documentation, including RFI’s, submittals, quantity tracking/reconciliation, field directives, and contract change orders
• Document all field activities through the use of CM cloud based software, GNSS/GIS mapping, aerial drone technology, and special inspections
• Project schedule analysis and use of Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Conduct weekly progress meetings, meeting minutes, and project documentation
• Create weekly and monthly project reports
• Perform punchlist management, warranty review, and project closeout
• Work in a timely fashion to meet project requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and agency staff. Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering required
• 6 years of experience in Construction Management and Project Administration
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles related to water, wastewater, pipeline, building, and road/bridge construction.
• Ability to ensure compliance with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and develop effective conclusions
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public
• Ability to aid in project budgets, proposals, and manage job costs
• Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and community members
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time.
• Microsoft office applications

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

This posting is anticipated to close on October 31st 2024.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $110,000-$148,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Salary : $110,000 - $148,000