Construction Manager or Associate Civil Engineer

Jefferson County•Golden, CO

6d•$70,149 - $121,218•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson County’s Transportation & Engineering Division is hiring for either a Construction Manager or Associate Civil Engineer in its Capital Improvements Program (CIP) group. The level will be determined by the hiring team based on each candidate’s education, experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated skills. The position supports engineering activities and construction management for CIP projects involving roadways, bridges, stormwater drainage, and traffic operations. The role combines construction oversight and engineering work, performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County standards, policies, and procedures. Project work may include roadway improvements, stormwater drainage, traffic signals, signage and striping, and intersection and other road safety improvements. The position represents the County on assigned projects and coordinates with contractors, County and agency personnel, utility companies, surveyors, right-of-way agents, stakeholders, and the traveling public. The job is in person and involves a typical eight-hour, Monday–Friday schedule, with more than 70% field work and less than 30% office work. The successful candidate must be able to drive to job sites throughout unincorporated Jefferson County, walk over uneven terrain in varied weather conditions, and compare existing site conditions with construction plans. Background checks, including criminal history and motor vehicle report checks, are required.

Requirements

Construction Manager: Three years of roadway construction management experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Construction Manager: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
Associate Civil Engineer: Two years of experience in civil engineering, roadway construction, or a related field.
Associate Civil Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Associate Civil Engineer: Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) completion at time of hire.
Ability to drive to job sites throughout unincorporated Jefferson County, walk over uneven terrain in varied weather conditions, and compare site conditions with construction plans.
Ability to collaborate with a variety of people to solve problems; strong written and oral communication, time management, and prioritization skills; initiative, innovation, and resiliency; and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Minimum one year of work experience is also listed in the posting’s general Education/Experience information.

Nice To Haves

Erosion Control Supervisor (ECS) certification.
Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification.
Educational focus in civil engineering—roads, bridges, and drainage—construction project management, traffic engineering, or transportation engineering.
Experience using Cartograph, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word).
Public-sector work experience.
Construction plan review experience.
Interest in roadway design and construction, traffic engineering, and transportation safety.
Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and design standards.
Experience running meetings with large groups and speaking before boards and commissions.

Responsibilities

Perform construction oversight and engineering for assigned CIP projects in compliance with Federal, State, and County standards, policies, and procedures.
Review the preparation of construction plans and specifications; provide input on constructability and maintenance.
Represent the County at applicable project meetings and plan reviews and serve as the County representative for assigned projects.
Coordinate with County and agency personnel during project design review and construction, and assist other division sections using relevant expertise.
Address citizen concerns and questions related to assigned projects.
Conduct construction field inspections and inspections for maintenance or warranty preparation.
Inspect contractors’ work for accuracy and completion in accordance with plans, specifications, and industry CDOT standards.
Review initial Critical Path Method (CPM) project schedules and evaluate monthly schedule updates.
Measure quantities, document work progress in daily inspection reports and photographs, and prepare monthly progress payments.
Evaluate and approve change orders and cost estimates with recommendations; prepare time counts and compare them with project schedules.
Ensure compliance with applicable stormwater management and traffic safety regulations.
Review construction-site traffic controls and evaluate Methods of Handling Traffic (MHTs) to protect worker and driver safety.
Assess site stormwater management plans and inspect erosion-control devices for payment and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with contractors, construction supervisors, surveyors, right-of-way agents, utility companies, County personnel, adjacent stakeholders, and the traveling public during project planning, design, and construction.
For the Construction Manager level, assist with contractor correspondence and project direction, tracking quantities for contractor pay applications, reviewing schedules, and reviewing plans and specifications.
For the Associate Civil Engineer level, track project budgets, prepare pay estimates, assist with contractor correspondence and project direction, review schedules and plans, and perform entry-level engineering analysis and calculations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.