Job Description

• U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

• CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The Opportunity – Senior Operations & Project Manager

Unique construction-focused Senior Project Manager / Operations leadership opportunity offering equity ownership after Year One or sooner. Our client is a Prime Contractor focused on heavy industrial (heavy mechanical scope) projects (think water: dams, reservoirs, gates, locks, piping, etc.) often working federal projects (think US Army Corps of Engineers / USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy), with great comp, benefits, and equity (think "I'm an Owner!"). More importantly, you're joining an organization positioned for immediate high growth, focused on self-performed, high margin, low competition work. The majority of work is self perform and travel minimal (3-5 days monthly).

In your Operational capacity, you'll work closely with the CEO and owners guiding overall operational activity, growth, and success.

As our new Senior PM, you will oversee projects from start to finish, estimating, bid & contract management, pre-construction, self perform teams and subs, resource and material management. You'll deliver an immediate and positive impact through operational leadership, strategic insight, exceptional verbal & written communication, construction experience, and teamwork.

Ownership & Senior Leadership have proven history & track record of growing 3 similar organizations previously: ($5M to $600M • $80M to $300M • $10M to $220M+ today)

What’s In It For You:

• Total Compensation: Base + Bonus + Full Benefits + Future Employee Ownership
• Senior PM Base Salary: Starting at $160k and above (commensurate experience)
• Employee Equity Program Profit Sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k with 6% matching
• Generous PTO, Wellness, Holidays, Sick Leave
• Family Leave (including Maternity & Paternity)
• Some Travel Required
• Denver Based (preferred), Hybrid (possible)
• Relocation Available

What You'll Do:

• Operational management & oversight
• Direct responsibility for all aspects of preconstruction & construction; coordinate and own project scheduling (primarily p6), subcontracting, purchasing, accounting, submittals, documentation, safety, and quality control
• Lead project estimating, new business development & presentation efforts, project timelines, budgets, and project teams (self-perform, subs, etc.)
• Proactively identify & manage project critical success factors required to meet schedule, budget, safety, & quality goals
• Evaluate and control schedule, cost, and constructability to ensure project success
• Foster a collaborative team environment through exceptional listening skills, open and effective communication
• Clearly define project roles and responsibilities to ensure ownership and accountability
• Coordinate & communicate with client, gather feedback, drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate/organize/lead project start-up & close-out activities
• Work with field supervision to track productivity, implement strategies to achieve / exceed performance goals
• Coordinate, manage and review project subcontracting & purchasing requirements
• Prepare accurate monthly Forecasting/Cost to Complete reports with projected cashflow
• Prepare, review, submit, and track client billings in accordance with the contract terms
• Prepare & submit change order documents on a timely basis

What's Great About Our Client?

• Well-established, highly capitalized construction company
• Senior leadership has long history of growing similar firms
• Future equity potential after your first year
• Life-changing career & financial opportunity
• Focused on high-margin, low-competition federal work
• Niched expertise specific to water/natural resources, etc.
• True Team Collaboration Project Management culture
• Travel is minimal ... predominantly office setting
• Personal & professional growth and stability

To Be Successful You Should Be / Have:

• YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• YOU MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
• 5-10+ years construction project management experience, required
• Construction project management experience, required
• Construction Operations background, highly preferred
• Career history exhibiting excellent job stay (5-year average)
• Federal project/contract experience (US Army Corps of Engineers / Bureau of Reclamation / Department of Energy), preferred
• Water-related heavy mechanical construction, preferred
• Construction management, engineering, related degree, preferred
• Knowledge & comfort with industry-specific estimating & project management technologies including MS Suite, HCSS HeavyBid, early adopter AI applications, etc. preferred
• Must possess strong project management skills, comprehensive knowledge of American construction practices / methods, solid understanding of engineering/design practices
• Ambitious – desire to advance your career
• Career history exhibiting steady progression of Authority, Responsibility, Accountability
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, & client-facing skills

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