2026-2027 Assistant Project Manager Colorado

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a qualified project manager for commercial projects in Denver. You will lead diverse teams, mentor staff, and drive projects with a focus on safety, quality, and customer delight.

Qualified candidates have 3 to 20+ years of experience and a track record of delivering complex projects with minimal delays. You will manage schedules, costs, and subcontract coordination while interfacing with owners, architects, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Leadership and mentorship within a diverse team are valued.
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of construction principles and a drive to advance.
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is required.
• Ability to interface with owners, architects, engineers, and on-site team.
• Experience managing financial impacts on site and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project teams across trades.
• Prepare schedules and manage progress to meet milestones.
• Present and negotiate change orders with stakeholders.
• Oversee project accounting and cost control activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Construction principles

Communication

Innovation

On-site financials

Subcontract coordination

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Project accounting

Job description

Job Description

As a 'National ENR Top 25 General Contractor' that values its employees and fosters a positive and supportive culture, Whiting-Turner is seeking a qualified project manager for various commercial projects in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, team-based working environment.

Qualified candidates shall possess 3 to 20+ years of experience in the industry and a track record for delivering complex projects with minimal delays and emphasis on delighting the customer. It is important for a candidate to have a proven ability to manage a team, schedule and costs while focused on the safety and quality on the project.

The following experience and skill set are preferred:

• Ability to be a leader and mentor as part of diverse team.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of construction principles and ambition to succeed/advance.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Practitioner of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing financial impacts on site.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades.
• Ability to interface well with owners, architects, engineers, including on site management team.
• Subcontract award / buy-out.
• Scope writing / definition.
• Change order presentation & negotiation.
• Prepare schedules and manage progress.
• Project accounting skills.
• Scheduling / software experience.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position represents the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting and is dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level, relevant education, experience, training, skills and abilities, location, and market and business considerations. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of the various factor identified above. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, holiday contribution, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, healthcare (including dental and vision benefits), life insurance, disability insurance, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

**Please note:**

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

**Below salary ranges are for Colorado only**

Salary Range

$74,000.00 - $230,000.00