Associate Construction Manager

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & 10 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc access

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Associate Construction Manager based in Fort Collins, CO.

You will support the project and construction management of water, wastewater, utilities, fiber, and transportation projects, working on several projects concurrently to ensure schedule adherence and budget compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, and requires proactive coordination of project controls, reporting, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Certified Construction Manager or Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering and construction with emphasis in project management, contract administration, and public/private sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage local and remote jobsites; assist Senior Construction Manager in planning, execution, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes.
• Oversee project controls (cost, schedule, quality) across multiple projects; monitor budgets and progress.
• Prepare and review progress reports and meeting minutes; coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Budgeting

Scheduling

MS Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Professional Engineer license or CM certification (Colorado preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Ditesco, an ESP Company, we don’t just manage projects – we deliver success. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are a full-service engineering, program, project, and construction management firm dedicated to turning vision into reality. Since 2006, we’ve been the trusted partner bridging the gap between owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional results. From water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, municipal facilities, and fiber telecommunications, we drive infrastructure projects forward – on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Associate Construction Manager is a mid-level construction manager within Ditesco. This position is responsible for the project and construction management of water, wastewater, utility, fiber broadband, telecommunications, heavy civil, transportation, and/or building projects. Work involves the management of multiple projects at one time. This position is responsible for assisting the Senior Construction Manager or Construction Manager in the planning, management, project execution, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works at local and remote jobsites, as assigned.
• Implements, manages, and supervises project controls (cost, schedule, quality) on various projects sizes serving various clients.
• Manages client budgets for construction phases of work, consults regularly with supervisor on cost and budgetary issues on projects.
• Performs project schedule analysis using Microsoft Project or other project management scheduling software to track critical path, monitor float and project progress.
• Attends and assists in management of weekly project progress meetings.
• Manages the oversight of daily logs of construction and inspection activities and prepares and reviews progress reports.
• Creates, reviews, edits, and distributes meeting minutes and supporting project documentation.
• Assists in development and manages construction quality control and assurance programs.
• Performs regular construction inspection and observation work to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and codes.
• Writes, develops, and distributes monthly dashboard reports of project progress.
• Assists in management of contract administration of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.) including development, review, and approval of pay applications, change orders, field orders, and change directives.
• Coordinates work items, scheduling, and communication amongst contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, citizens, and others as needed.
• Manages overall project closeout and commissioning activities including punch list, completion certificates, warranties, start-up and testing, early project operations and final payment procedures.
• Ensures accurate record drawings and as-built documentation is maintained throughout project delivery.
• Performs field layout verification, and construction-grade surveying and advises supervisor(s) on quality issues related to contractor’s work.
• Verifies material and equipment received is compliant with approved submittals and shop drawings prior to incorporation into the work.
• Schedules and reviews testing of materials such as concrete, soil, and asphalt to verify the physical properties and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Develops and prepares project invoicing, completing timely reviews, and accurate reporting of project costs.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively with their coworkers and assigned supervisor to help achieve their respective project and construction management objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Certified Construction Manager or Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering and construction with an emphasis in the following areas:
  • Construction and project management
  • Contract administration
  • Construction management experience related to private, municipal or federal agency projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in engineering or construction with an emphasis in construction management, and/or project administration with appropriate educational background.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices related to heavy civil, commercial, and public buildings, water, wastewater, pipeline, telecommunications, and road/bridge construction.
• Ability to ensure compliance with, and follow, standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
• Understanding of construction phasing and practices and ability to implement this knowledge in accurate scheduling and project controls.
• Demonstrated ability to compile data and statistics and evaluate and write reports. Technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of the preparation of budgets, and proposals, and assist with job cost management.
• Ability to prepare construction cost estimates for design and construction projects to an AACE Class 3 level of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate using both oral and written communication to internal, and external teams and clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to perform statistical analysis.
• Microsoft Project and scheduling software experience.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)