Construction and Capital Project Manager

SLR Consulting; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

SLR Consulting is hiring a Construction & Capital Project Assurance Manager to lead oversight in major infrastructure developments. Located in Denver, Colorado, this role demands a strong background in construction and project delivery with a focus on ensuring project compliance with financial integrity and governance.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of industry experience, with at least 10 years in large-scale mining or energy projects. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of industry experience, with 10 years in construction or project delivery.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM delivery models.
• Technical advisor or independent engineer experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project controls processes including cost estimating and project accounting.
• Review project budgets and cash flow forecasts for investment alignment.
• Monitor construction progress and assess contractor performance.

Skills

Construction scheduling and planning (Primavera P6)

Cost control

Project controls proficiency

Contract administration

Claims evaluation

Risk management

QA/QC compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Mining, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Role

SLR Consulting is seeking a highly experienced Construction & Capital Project Assurance Manager to support lenders, financiers, and internal stakeholders across major mining, energy, and resource sector infrastructure developments. This Principal level role is based in Denver, Colorado, USA. The role extends beyond traditional construction monitoring; it involves providing independent oversight of capital investment performance, project controls, and financial integrity, ensuring project development, execution, risk exposure, and reporting align with investment decision‑making and corporate strategy. The manager will ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved designs, schedules, budgets, environmental commitments, and lender obligations, while assessing schedule, cost, risk, controls maturity, and governance and driving continuous improvement in project systems and capital discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assess capital project controls processes, including Work Breakdown Structure development, cost estimating and estimate assurance, cost control, forecasting, and project accounting/reporting.
• Review and validate project budgets, cash flow forecasts, contingency usage, and change management processes to ensure alignment with approved investment objectives.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, and physical completion against project schedules, milestones, and execution plans through regular site inspections and progress reviews.
• Assess contractor performance, construction methodologies, schedule integrity, and critical path risks to identify potential delays or delivery impacts.
• Review and verify payment certificates, drawdown requests, variation orders, claims, and other commercial drivers that may affect project costs or timelines.
• Identify emerging project risks, cost overruns, non‑conformances, and dispute exposure, supporting the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with technical standards, specifications, permits, QA/QC requirements, and lender obligations.
• Monitor health, safety, environmental, and social performance, including review of incident reporting, performance trends, and environmental management commitments.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reporting for senior leadership, lenders, and project sponsors, providing insight into project performance, forecast outcomes, and key risks.
• Collaborate with finance, technical services, strategic planning, supply chain, IT, and regional project teams to support effective project governance and reporting.
• Liaise with lenders, sponsors, EPC/EPCM contractors, consultants, and project management teams, and participate in site meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder discussions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and investment stakeholders across major mining, energy, and infrastructure developments, including mining operations, mineral processing facilities, ports and rail infrastructure, power generation/transmission assets, oil & gas facilities, and renewable energy projects.

Working @ SLR

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of industry experience, including a minimum of 10 years in construction, commissioning, or project delivery on large‑scale mining, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM delivery models.
• Prior lenders' technical advisor / independent engineer experience is advantageous.
• Technical & professional competencies include experience with construction scheduling and planning (e.g., Primavera P6); cost control and project controls proficiency; contract administration and claims evaluation; strong QA/QC and compliance capability; risk management and project assurance expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Mining, or related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer designation is considered an asset.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.