Construction Manager I - Colorado
About The Position
Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Manager to join its Denver or Loveland, Colorado offices. The role administers construction contracts by managing, observing, and reporting on infrastructure construction projects in transportation, water, and/or facilities, verifying work complies with approved plans and specifications. The Construction Manager also supports and provides day-to-day guidance to other team members. The position works with clients, contractors, design teams, and colleagues to address construction issues, review project documentation, and communicate owner needs and objectives. The role is eligible for a salary of $60,500–$74,500 per year, depending on qualifications. Exempt employees are eligible for straight-time overtime pay for hours over 40 per week. Employees may also receive annual bonuses, with amounts based on company profitability and growth and, for higher compensation grades, group and individual performance. Freese and Nichols describes its work as planning and designing community infrastructure, including water supplies, roadways, bridges, and natural-disaster preparedness. The company highlights a hybrid work environment with up to 40% remote work, paid overtime for salaried employees, annual bonuses, and access to company cabins. It also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) credential.
Responsibilities
- Observe and report on construction work, including material sampling and testing and quantity measurements.
- Review contractor work for compliance with contract documents and clarify those documents for contractors.
- Support the development and management of change and field orders, construction schedule updates, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), claims, pay requests, and construction meetings.
- Complete contractor reference checks.
- Collaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs, submittals, and construction issues.
- Communicate with contractors about non-conforming work.
- Correspond with clients, contractors, and other employees.
- Read plans and specifications to verify construction is performed accordingly.
- Communicate with the owner to understand needs, clarify objectives, and relay information to Freese and Nichols and the contractor.
- Provide support and day-to-day guidance to other team members.
Benefits
- Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Healthcare advisory services.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Health savings account.
- Health reimbursement account.
- Family and medical leave.
- Short-term medical leave/short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- 401(k) matching.
- Life insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Legal/ID shield.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Travel assistance.
- Pet insurance.
- Access to company cabins and partner discounts.
- Paid overtime for salaried employees.
- Annual bonus.
- Hybrid work environment with up to 40% remote work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
