Construction and Capital Project Manager

SLR Consulting•Denver, CO

6d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

SLR Consulting is seeking a highly experienced Construction & Capital Project Assurance Manager for a Principal-level role based in Denver, Colorado, USA. The position supports lenders, financiers, and internal stakeholders on major mining, energy, and resource-sector infrastructure developments. It provides independent oversight of capital investment performance, project controls, and financial integrity, helping ensure project development, execution, risk exposure, and reporting support investment decisions and corporate strategy. The role also helps ensure projects meet approved designs, schedules, budgets, environmental commitments, and lender obligations. Acting as a trusted representative for lenders and investors, the manager assesses schedule, cost, risk, controls maturity, and governance, and supports continuous improvement in project systems, reporting accuracy, and capital discipline. The role engages with a range of technical and commercial stakeholders and provides exposure to large-scale developments. SLR Consulting is a global team of more than 5,000 advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals operating across six continents. SLR Consulting Americas has more than 1,500 team members across Canada, the United States, and Latin America, delivering services through more than 30 disciplines. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The salary range is $180,000–$220,000; final compensation depends on education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. The package includes comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness initiatives. SLR states that it invests in employee development and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. The posting says AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Requirements

At least 15 years of industry experience, including at least 10 years in construction, commissioning, or project delivery on large-scale mining, infrastructure, or energy projects.
Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM delivery models.
Experience in construction scheduling and planning, such as Primavera P6.
Proficiency in cost control and project controls.
Experience with contract administration and claims evaluation.
Strong QA/QC, standards, and compliance capability.
Expertise in risk management and project assurance.
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Mining, or a related Engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

Prior Lenders' Technical Advisor or Independent Engineer experience is advantageous.
Chartered Professional Engineer designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and assess capital project controls processes, including Work Breakdown Structure development, cost estimating and estimate assurance, cost control, forecasting, and project accounting and reporting.
Review and validate project budgets, cash flow forecasts, contingency usage, and change management processes for alignment with approved investment objectives.
Monitor construction progress, productivity, and physical completion against schedules, milestones, and execution plans through site inspections and progress reviews.
Assess contractor performance, construction methodologies, schedule integrity, and critical-path risks to identify potential delays or delivery impacts.
Review and verify payment certificates, drawdown requests, variation orders, claims, and other commercial factors that may affect project costs or timelines.
Identify emerging project risks, cost overruns, non-conformances, and dispute exposure, and support the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
Ensure projects comply with technical standards, specifications, permits, QA/QC requirements, and lender obligations.
Monitor health, safety, environmental, and social performance, including incident reporting, performance trends, and environmental management commitments.
Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports for senior leadership, lenders, and project sponsors on performance, forecast outcomes, and key risks.
Collaborate with finance, technical services, strategic planning, supply chain, IT, and regional project teams on project governance and reporting.
Liaise with lenders, sponsors, EPC/EPCM contractors, consultants, and project management teams, and participate in site meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder discussions.
Advise senior management and investment stakeholders on major mining, energy, and infrastructure developments, including mining operations, mineral processing facilities, ports and rail infrastructure, power generation and transmission assets, oil and gas facilities, and renewable energy projects.