Construction Project Manager - Colorado Springs New

Trinidad State Junior College • Colorado Springs, CO

394d • $78,336 - $86,160

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, and managing contractors and consultants. This role involves planning, monitoring project schedules, and resolving issues related to construction plans and contracts. The position aims to ensure safe and effective construction practices while providing technical support to various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Six years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering construction/design project management.
• A combination of related education in construction management, engineering, or engineering technology equal to six years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success with project management duties.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Depth and breadth of Project Management experience.
• Ability to prioritize competing needs and document decisions with data.
• Comfortable leading meetings with competing stakeholder needs.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Google, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Administers construction contracts and monitors consultant's construction management of transportation projects.
• Monitors project schedules, expenditures, materials, and produces daily documentation.
• Works with PE to plan manpower needed for each project, ensuring that material and equipment needs are adequate.
• Reviews all activities and reports to confirm that all project items are complete.
• Analyzes claims by reviewing claim packages from contractors and makes recommendations to the Resident Engineer.
• Reviews plans and specifications to make decisions regarding layouts, alignments, and specifications for bid document packages.
• Executes change orders as required.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains effective professional working relationships with work units within CDOT and external entities.
• Coordinates and interacts daily with the general public, private consultants, and contractors involved in assigned projects.
• Leads and mentors less experienced assistant project managers.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for some positions.
• Biweekly pay schedule with 26 pay periods per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed