Project Manager

ESCO Construction Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health benefits

HSA/FSAs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth potential

Job summary

ESCO Construction Company in Evergreen, CO is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our heavy civil portfolio. The role focuses on budgets, schedules, subcontractor management, and field coordination to deliver complex projects on time.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil construction, an engineering or construction management degree, and strong communication skills. We offer competitive salary, ESOP, 401(k), health benefits, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive responsibility on heavy civil construction projects.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or similar discipline.
• Strong understanding of field operations with aptitude for building complex projects and effectively managing crews.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets including labor, equipment, subcontractors and materials.
• Understand heavy construction means and methods.
• Use Microsoft Office for planning and reporting.
• HSCS HeavyBid/Agtek/MS Project familiarity is a plus.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and obtain quotations from subs/materials.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and subcontracts.
• Handle monthly progress billing and field changes.
• Coordinate A/R and A/P related tasks.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• This role is office-based, not field-based.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Detail oriented

Organized

Motivated

Driven

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or similar

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Agtek earthwork takeoff

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESCO is a 100% employee-owned company that opened its doors in 1944.

We are located in, beautiful Evergreen, CO. We perform all types of civil construction such as earthwork, utilities, concrete flat work, and concrete structures for both private and public clients. ESCO enjoys tackling diverse and challenging projects throughout Colorado and the surrounding states.

Joining ESCO means becoming part of a team of innovators who own their success. As a 100% employee-owned company with a growing footprint across the Front Range, we provide careers where your ideas matter and your work makes an impact.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our team of professionals.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in heavy civil construction, be organized, motivated, detail-oriented and driven. We are offering a competitive salary with experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading civil construction company.

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Experienced in managing budgets, including internal labor and equipment costs, subcontractors, and materials.
• A clear understanding of heavy construction means and methods.
• Basic computer skills with the use of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with HCSS HeavyBid, Agtek earthwork takeoff software, and Microsoft Project are a plus.
• Perform quantity takeoffs.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and material quotations.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules.
• Issue and administer subcontracts.
• Monthly progress billing.
• Identifying and addressing field changes.
• Work with A/R and A/P on accounts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• This position requires time in the office, not the field

Qualifications:

• 5+ years progressive responsibility on heavy civil construction projects
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or similar discipline
• A strong understanding of field operations with aptitude for building complex projects and effectively managing crews
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented

Why ESCO:

• Salary Wage: $110,000-$135,000. Paid weekly.
• Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) and financial health education and access
• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays after 60 days of employment
• Excellent career growth potential

The job application deadline is: 07/31/2026 unless filled sooner.