Construction Manager

Dewberry is currently seeking a Construction Manager for its Denver, CO office.

The Construction Management position will be responsible for the management of utility, heavy civil, vertical building, water, and wastewater project and design construction oversight in the Denver/Northern Colorado area. The CM will perform tasks such as on-site project/construction management, construction inspection, project coordination, project controls, and contract administration. The CM must be flexible, client focused, and capable of working independently under the supervision of the department manager. A strong understanding of engineering and construction principles is essential, as is the ability to manage project budgets, costs, and proposals effectively. You will be expected to ensure strict compliance with all standard safety practices and procedures while maintaining effective working relationships with employees, clients, other agencies, and the public. This role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Project Oversight and Management: Monitor contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and obligations. Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspections and oversee traffic control, SWMP implementation, and permit compliance.
• Collaboration and Communication: Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving field issues and conflicts in coordination with the project team and supervisors. Work collaboratively with owners, designers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and process comprehensive project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, field directives, and change orders. Document all field activities using modern technology like CM cloud-based software, GNSS/GIS mapping, and aerial drones. Create and present weekly and monthly project reports and conduct weekly progress meetings.
• Scheduling and Closeout: Perform project schedule analysis using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent software. Manage punchlists, warranty reviews, and project closeout procedures.
• Relationship Management: Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and agency staff, demonstrating the ability to read and interpret complex plans and specifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering or Related field required
• 6+ years of experience in Construction Management and Project Administration
• PE and/or CCM preferred
• Microsoft office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and community members
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and clients
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and develop effective conclusions
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for this position.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee's. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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The projected range for this position is $131,000-$154,000,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.