Senior Construction Project Manager

Benesch•Denver, CO

6d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job! Senior Construction Project Manager We have a career opportunity for a Senior Construction Project Manager that will be a key member of our Colorado Construction group. In this position you will work with clients, manage assigned projects, and project plans and day-to-day operations. This position will supervise, and mentor assigned staff. If you are passionate about developing others and looking to lead a team, this may be the perfect role for you! Location This position offers flexibility within the front range of Colorado. We welcome candidates from diverse areas including but not limited to Greeley, Fort Collins, Johnstown, in addition to the Denver Metro area.

Requirements

Licensed PE with a BS in Civil Engineering OR Construction Management.
15+ years of experience working directly with CDOT, Municipal and private clients.
5+ years of managing and working on construction projects.
Experienced working with CDOT and will be well-versed in applicable codes and standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
Punctual, organized, and deadline-driven to provide quality work.
Ability to work under time constraints dealing with numerous concurrent activities.
Strength in professional networking, client contact, contractors, and coordination.
Ability to connect with internal staff at the appropriate level.

Nice To Haves

Schedule review a plus.
Participation in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to assigned staff by reviewing work plans and identifying resources needed to perform assignments effectively.
Support the assigned staff's growth through mentorship and perform annual evaluations.
Execute project work plans and revisions created in conjunction with Group Manager.
Research and develop unit costs for estimating purposes on extra work and monitor budget estimates, scope, and schedule.
Oversee the day-to-day operations, including preparing project progress reports, facilitating project meetings, managing contract negotiations, administering sub-agreements, and reviewing work done by sub-consultants.
Ensure that resources like vehicles and on-site equipment are appropriately allocated and maintained.
Consistently reinforce the Benesch brand or collaboration, quality, innovation, and integrity, driving all aspects of projects to provide superior customer service.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, government agencies, and professional societies.
Provide solutions to project development and construction obstacles.

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees.
Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays.
Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans.
Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan.
From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.
Professional Development Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Retirement Benefits Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Work/Life Balance Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Employee Engagement At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities.
Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives.
We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.