Construction Project Manager

ZAP Engineering•Lakewood, CO

1d•$124,800 - $150,800•Hybrid

About The Position

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Manager for their Mechanical Construction division, focusing on Oil & Gas projects. This role is based out of the Lakewood, CO office but requires up to 50% travel to project sites across North America. ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm that self-performs work, offering a fast-paced, team-centric environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing field operations, including superintendents and craft labor, negotiating subcontracts, managing project budgets, and being accountable to clients for safety, schedule, and cost. The Construction Project Manager will own the delivery of self-perform projects from start to finish, managing the field execution, budget, subcontracts, construction schedule, and client relationships for the construction scope. This includes mechanical construction activities such as underground piping, equipment setting, structural steel, in-rack piping, pressure testing, and system reinstatement. For integrated projects, coordination with the EPC Project Manager and ZAP engineering is essential for a seamless design-to-construction handoff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent job experience.
7+ years of construction experience in oil & gas or heavy industrial, including mechanical/piping construction.
3+ years managing construction projects with responsibility for field execution, schedule, and cost/P&L.
Demonstrated experience directing superintendents, foremen, and craft labor, and managing subcontractors.
Experience in subcontract negotiation and administration, change orders, billing, and earned value.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and specifications.
Proficiency in construction scheduling (P6 or MS Project) and MS Office Suite.
Working knowledge of applicable codes (e.g., ASME B31.3, ASME B&PV) and field QA/QC processes.
Valid, active driver's license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

PMP and/or CCM certification
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Experience on integrated EPC projects with multi-discipline scopes and self-perform construction.

Responsibilities

Own safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of the construction project.
Direct the General Superintendent and field organization; set execution strategy, sequencing, and milestones.
Drive field productivity and remove obstacles.
Plan and resource manpower, equipment, and materials across the project.
Own the client relationship for the construction scope.
Lead progress reviews and formal communications.
Negotiate and administer change orders and scope deviations.
Protect project margin and manage commercial disputes proactively.
Oversee billing, collections, and financial close for the project.
Lead or support construction estimating — quantity take-offs, labor/equipment/material pricing, and bid and budget development for new work, change orders, and scope additions.
Own the project cost and schedule baseline and the project P&L.
Track committed costs, actuals, earned value, and forecast-to-complete.
Identify cost and schedule risks early.
Build short-interval look-ahead and recovery plans.
Present progress dashboards to ZAP leadership and the client.
Develop scopes of work and lead subcontractor pre-qualification, competitive bid, negotiation, and award.
Administer subcontracts: manage performance, back-charges, schedule compliance, and commercial close.
Manage vendor and equipment relationships.
Own safety as a personal value — visible on site, embedded in every plan, enforced without exception.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and client/ZAP HSE programs in partnership with the Site Safety Manager.
Ensure construction work meets contract specifications and codes.
Oversee QA/QC, punch list, mechanical completion, and turnover.
Develop the General Superintendent and field/project staff.
Set expectations, give feedback, and build a culture of ownership and high performance.