Construction Project Manager

DN; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Job summary

DN in Littleton, CO is seeking a Construction Project Manager to own project execution for heavy civil/self-performed work, ensuring plans, specs, schedule and budget are met.

Lead project teams, enforce policies, manage subcontractors, monitor costs, KPIs for safety, quality, and productivity, and mentor engineers.

This role offers growth in a stable, value-driven company with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Construction Management or Engineering preferred).
• 5+ years of experience with heavy civil self-performing contractor, concrete preferred.
• Strong communication to facilitate team collaboration and client engagement.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities.
• Expertise in conflict resolution and project unity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules with milestones and progress reviews.
• Mitigate schedule delays and maintain project progress.
• Provide detailed communication to stakeholders with timely updates.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure timely task execution.
• Understand project costs and forecast expenses; manage budgets and cash flow.
• Guide the team to meet KPIs for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and finances.
• Own quality control and safety programs adherence.
• Evaluate superintendent performance and mentor staff.
• Assign and review work for Project Engineers and Assistant PMs.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Budget and cost control

Scheduling and planning

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long‑term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre‑stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

As a Construction Project Manager at DN, you will have complete ownership of project execution and responsibility for the successful execution of our projects, by ensuring adherence to plans and specifications while meeting schedule deadlines and budget.

You will be a leader within the organization, responsible for leading project teams, enforcing policies, implementing controls, and maintaining relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for a construction/engineering professional looking to build a career with a fast‑growing organization!

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, establish milestones for each phase, conduct regular progress reviews, and make necessary adjustments for on‑time delivery
• Identify and deploy strategies to proactively mitigate potential schedule delays and maintain project progress
• Provide detailed communication to stakeholders and deliver timely project updates and reports
• Collaborate seamlessly with subcontractors for timely task execution, oversee progress, address issues promptly, and ensure project efficiency
• Understand project costs pertaining to: labor, equipment, and materials forecast expenses, while skillfully handling budget and cash management
• Guide the project team to meet KPIs, covering safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and financial aspects
• Own and manage adherence to the quality control and safety programs
• Evaluate superintendent's performance in leadership, project management, and team coordination while offering constructive feedback for professional development
• Assign and review work for Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, demonstrating leadership and mentorship to foster their technical progress and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a heavy civil self‑performing contractor, concrete preferred
• Strong communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and client engagement
• Advanced problem‑solving capabilities to tackle intricate challenges
• Expertise in conflict resolution for adeptly managing disputes and upholding project unity

Total Rewards

• Competitive base compensation plus eligibility for DN’s annual incentive bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan consisting of a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions and an additional 3% Safe Harbor company contribution
• Medical coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 80%–85% of premiums depending on plan selection
• Dental coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 75% of premiums
• Voluntary vision coverage effective on date of hire
• Flexible Spending Account options for eligible medical, dental and dependent‑care expenses
• Company‑paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid time off starting at 16 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Half‑day Fridays between July 4 and Labor Day
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers and spouses or committed partners
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to employees and household members for work/life support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee referral incentive program
• Career growth, internal mobility and professional development opportunities within a stable, purpose‑driven company

At DN, we're building careers—not just filling positions. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We consider candidates across multiple engineering levels and are committed to placing great people where they can make the biggest impact and continue to grow.

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This is our good faith estimate of the base salary compensation range for this opportunity. Individual pay decisions will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. This range is based on market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company.