Construction Manager I - Colorado

Freese and Nichols • Denver, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Manager to work from its Denver or Loveland, Colorado offices. The role administers construction contracts by managing, observing, and reporting on ongoing transportation, water, and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications. The Construction Manager also provides support and day-to-day guidance to other team members.

The position works with owners, contractors, design teams, and colleagues to address construction issues, clarify project objectives and contract documents, and facilitate responses to requests for information and submittals. The stated annual salary range is $60,500–$74,500, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. Exempt employees are eligible for straight-time overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week. Employees are eligible for annual bonuses, with amounts based on company profitability and growth; for higher compensation grades, group and personal performance are also considered.

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).
• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT).

Responsibilities

• Observe and report on ongoing construction work, including material sampling and testing and quantity measurement.
• Review contractor work for compliance with contract documents and clarify contract documents for contractors.
• Support development and management of change/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 in accordance with them.
• Communicate with owners to understand their needs, clarify their 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 and vision insurance.
• Healthcare advisory services.
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and health reimbursement account.
• Family and medical leave.
• Short-term medical leave/short-term disability and long-term disability.
• 401(k) matching.
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance.
• Legal/ID shield.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Travel assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Access to company cabins and partner discounts.
• Annual bonuses.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees for hours worked over 40 per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree