Project Manager - Federal Construction

City Light & Power•Denver, CO

1d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is part of the Construction PMO supporting City Light & Power’s design‑build federal construction projects . This role leads mission-critical federal work, oversees General Contractors, and partners with engineering and construction teams to deliver compliant, high‑quality infrastructure solutions from design through close‑out. Due to continued growth and the award of new federal contracts, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑impact infrastructure projects that directly support federal missions. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy leading teams, and want to be part of a company experiencing strong, sustainable growth, this role offers meaningful work and long‑term career potential. About City Light & Power City Light & Power (CLP) is a nationally recognized electric utility infrastructure company with more than 45 years of experience delivering mission‑critical power systems for federal and military clients across the U.S. Through an integrated design‑build delivery model , CLP plans, constructs, owns, operates, and maintains complex electrical distribution systems that support critical federal missions. This role sits within CLP’s Construction Project Management Office (PMO) , a collaborative organization that partners closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver projects efficiently from design through construction and close‑out . The PMO emphasizes strong project controls, contractor oversight, and disciplined execution in highly regulated federal environments, making it an ideal fit for experienced Project Managers who thrive on leading complex, high‑impact infrastructure work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field highly preferred. Previous related work experience may substitute.
Five to ten (5-10) years of experience managing medium to large sized federal projects.
Previous project experience working with blueprints, specifications, and proposals in order to successfully coordinate time/cost/labor estimates.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to delegate work appropriately.
Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Travel between jobsites 20-30% outside CO.
You must be a US Citizen.
You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Leverage a strong understanding of the client’s mission, policies, technical procedures, and project delivery processes to plan and execute federal projects.
Oversee and coordinate General Contractors, subcontractors, and site superintendents
Collaborate with department managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and construction service plans.
Review design documents for compliance with scope, contract requirements, and company standards.
Generate and distribute reports covering project progress, risk, and financial performance.
Travel between 20-30% to project sites to monitor construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead project meetings including pre-award, pre-construction, project progress and final close-out.
Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships.
In coordination with the Site Superintendent, develop and manage site logistics plans and staffing assignments.
Oversee procurement process, cost control, and change management systems.
Perform field inspections to verify quality and accuracy of construction.
Set-up QA/QC procedures and conduct quality inspections.
Uphold core safety values of the company and collaborate with the EH&S Director to effectively communicate and enforce safety standards.
Other duties as assigned.