Project Manager - Federal Construction

City Light & Power•Denver, CO

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

City Light & Power (CLP) is expanding its Construction Project Management Office (PMO) and is seeking a Project Manager to support its design-build federal, municipal, and private-sector construction projects. While the core work centers on mission-critical federal infrastructure, CLP is also actively delivering projects for local municipalities and private clients, creating an excellent opportunity for candidates with commercial construction experience to transition into federal work. This role offers meaningful work and long-term career potential for individuals who thrive in complex construction environments and enjoy leading cross-functional teams. CLP is a nationally recognized electric utility infrastructure company with over 45 years of experience delivering high-reliability power systems for federal and military clients. Through an integrated design-build model, CLP plans, constructs, owns, operates, and maintains complex electrical distribution systems. The Construction PMO is a collaborative, fast-growing organization that works closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams. The company emphasizes strong project controls, disciplined execution, quality oversight, and contractor management. City Light & Power / CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the Top Workplaces for 2025 and 2026. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or have permanent work authorization. Applicants must be local to Colorado or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
5–10 years of experience managing medium‑to‑large commercial construction projects for a general contractor is required.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and proposals; capable of coordinating time, cost, and 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.
You must be a US Citizen or have permanent work authorization.
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.
Federal project experience (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute federal, municipal, and private-sector construction projects, with an emphasis on mission-critical federal work.
Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, and site superintendents.
Work with engineering teams, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, logistics plans, and construction service plans.
Review design documents for compliance with scope, contract requirements, and company standards.
Produce project reports covering progress, risks, 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 client relationships across federal, municipal, and private sectors.
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.
Establish and oversee QA/QC procedures.
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.