Heavy Civil Project Manager – Colorado

Appleton Finn; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Annual bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Appleton Finn seeks an experienced Project Manager for heavy civil construction in the Denver metro area. You will oversee safety, schedule, cost, and quality, directing both self-performed and subcontracted work on projects ranging from storm drainage to roadway and landscape.

The role offers a clear path to larger projects within a year, with a 50/50 field and office split and travel within Colorado. Competitive salary with benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year Engineering degree or equivalent field experience.
• Six to ten years of heavy civil project experience.
• Experience delivering work for DOT or municipal owners (CDOT/Colorado) is a strong plus.
• Alternative delivery (CMGC / progressive design-build) preferred.
• Proficient with Viewpoint software.
• Strong communication with owners, designers, subcontractors and field crews.
• Self-starter who works independently in a busy environment.
• 50% field and 50% office work.
• Based in Colorado with willingness to travel within the state.

Responsibilities

• Own project performance from award through closeout, including safety, schedule, budget, quality and client satisfaction.
• Serve as primary contact for owner, engineer of record, CDOT and municipal representatives.
• Lead preconstruction and CMGC collaboration, including cost modeling and open book pricing.
• Run buyout: scope, negotiate and award subcontracts and purchase orders; manage subcontractor performance.
• Own the project budget: review cost reports, forecast to complete, report monthly.
• Develop baseline schedule from estimate, drive updates, manage look-ahead planning.
• Identify, price and process change orders to protect project position.
• Direct Project Engineer and field staff on submittals, RFIs, procurement and document control.
• Enforce safety policy and OSHA standards on site with superintendent.

Skills

Engineering degree

6–10 years exp

DOT/municipal project exp

CMGC / design-build

Viewpoint software

Strong communication

Self-starter

Field/office balance

Colorado-based

Willing to travel within state

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Appleton Finn seeks an experienced Project Manager for heavy civil construction in the Denver metro area. You will oversee safety, schedule, cost, and quality, directing both self-performed and subcontracted work on projects ranging from storm drainage to roadway and landscape.

The role offers a clear path to larger projects within a year, with a 50/50 field and office split and travel within Colorado. Competitive salary with benefits is provided.