Construction Manager

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 119,493 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project/Program Manager to lead construction field services in the western United States, with emphasis on Western Colorado.

You will plan, direct and manage projects, coordinate with clients and agencies, and guide multi-project delivery with HDR's team of professionals. You will leverage strong business development and marketing collaboration, maintain employee-owned culture, and mentor a growing team while delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in construction planning/management including field engineering, submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities

• Lead construction field services business development in the western US, focusing on Western Colorado
• Plan, direct and manage contracts and projects of varying size and complexity
• Coordinate resource management across multiple projects simultaneously
• Develop and cultivate client relations with federal, state, and local agencies
• Prepare proposals in collaboration with HDR's marketing group
• Contribute to project delivery using traditional and non-traditional methods
• Engage in recruitment of engineering and construction professionals

Skills

Marketing

Business development

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management

MS preferred

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Description

The primary duties of this position include construction field services business development and further expansion of HDR's construction services program in the western United States focusing on Western Colorado.

Tasks could include planning, directing and managing construction contracts and projects of varying size and complexity. This individual will be actively engaged with the resource management and coordination of several projects concurrently. Responsibilities also include development and cultivation of client relations with federal, state, and local agencies, and other entities. Tasks include proposal development, supported by HDR's marketing group. This individual will also be responsible for participation in identification of, proposal development, and project technical delivery of construction management projects, delivered utilizing both traditional and non-traditional project delivery methods, nationwide. Responsibilities may also include engaging and delivery of program management types of projects, directing and coordinating with multiple consultants, contractors and agencies, facilitating the establishment of the sequencing of projects across all HDR's business lines and practices.

This professional will also have the opportunity to guide their own success, engaging in recruiting engineering and construction professionals to assist in successfully delivering projects for our clients. The successful candidate must embrace an employee-owned culture with an entrepreneurial spirit. Recruiting, pursuit identification, proposal development and project delivery will occur in a collaborative, supportive environment focusing on teambuilding and team success. Maintains professional credentials.

Keyword(s): Senior Project/Program Manager, Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• MS is preferred.
• PE or PG preferred
• Minimum of 20 years project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge and practice of FHWA, CDOT policies and procedures a must.
• Candidate should have excellent marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships in respective business class disciplines.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills.
• Good communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills and experience managing 10+ employees.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Reporting Structure: Open to discussion and change. This position falls under our Construction Control Corporation Field Services group rolling up under Transportation Business Group out of Denver, CO with proposed direct report open to discussion and practicality for the individual.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $119,493 - $190,000

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Grand Junction

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract

Job Posting: Jul 8, 2026