DER Construction Project Manager (Colorado)

International Executive Service Corps; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Job summary

McKinstry in Denver, CO seeks a Construction Project Manager, DER to manage a smaller DER construction project under Sr. PM guidance, handling planning, execution, and closeout.

You’ll track budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with field teams, engineers, and vendors to keep momentum and transparency. The role requires a 2–5 year track record in DER/construction PM, with proficiency in project management software and a PMP pursuit encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction project management or coordination; DER, solar, or energy storage experience preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills: DER construction processes, project budget and schedule management, subcontractor and vendor coordination, permitting and regulatory compliance, quality control plan execution, client communication, and risk identification. Proficiency in project management software.
• PMP pursuit encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of an assigned, smaller‑scope DER construction project under Sr. PM guidance, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Track and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources with increasing accountability for financial and schedule outcomes.
• Support compliance with contractual obligations, permitting, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards, including GC state and local license requirements.
• Coordinate with field teams, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain project momentum and communication.
• Identify and elevate risks impacting project cost, timeline, safety, and quality, with support from senior project management.
• Execute construction quality control plans and support client billing and monthly forecast reporting.

Skills

DER construction processes

Budget & schedule management

Subcontractor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Quality control plan execution

Client communication

Risk identification

Project management software

PMP pursuit encouraged

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

McKinstry in Denver, CO seeks a Construction Project Manager, DER to manage a smaller DER construction project under Sr. PM guidance, handling planning, execution, and closeout.

You’ll track budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with field teams, engineers, and vendors to keep momentum and transparency. The role requires a 2–5 year track record in DER/construction PM, with proficiency in project management software and a PMP pursuit encouraged.