Construction Project Manager

Jaxon Engineering and Maintenance•Colorado Springs, CO

15h•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Jaxon is looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. Jaxon offers an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that is unmatched. We collaborate and thrive on our core value of ownership. In both success and failure, we push to get better individually and as a team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus 2-5 years of experience in field.
OR 5-7 years of experience in project management or related field such as construction, manufacturing, DoD contracting, or EMP protection.
Comprehensive expertise in industry's best practices for project management.
Advanced understanding of DoD contracting mechanisms (instruments, scope, schedule, funding/budget).
Proficiency in MS Project, NetSuite or other ERP systems, and Bluebeam.
Skill in maintaining excellent professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Possesses a strong and proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and efficiently.
Ability to effectively oversee risk assessment processes and the creation of mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and smooth execution.
Strong leadership qualities to support the ongoing growth of the company.
Ability to develop complete technical and cost related documents.
Management of multiple projects with multiple stakeholders.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement of project management processes.
Ability to strategically collaborate across organizational layers, ensuring alignment and contribution to corporate goals.
Ability to provide support for execution teams.
Willingness to be coached and learn new skills in growing industry.
Orchestration of the purchasing and logistics for project execution.
Strong proficiency in the effective management of personnel and resource schedules to ensure optimal allocation and utilization.
Strong ability to effectively lead, manage, and mentor project management teams.
Experience coordinating project teams and schedules.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and improve processes.
Strong and effective communication skills, enabling clear and concise interaction with both clients and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

PMP is desired.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements are met while supporting overall business objectives.
Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using MS Project, coordinating personnel, resources, and project activities to ensure successful execution.
Lead cross-functional project teams and stakeholders, providing clear communication, guidance, mentorship, and support to drive project success and team development.
Oversee project risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, issue resolution, and continuous monitoring to maintain project continuity.
Coordinate project purchasing, logistics, and documentation, including the development of technical, contractual, and cost-related project deliverables.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, while identifying opportunities to improve project management processes and operational efficiency.