PROJECT MANAGER - FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION

City Light & Power, Inc.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

City Light & Power, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Project Manager to support design-build federal, municipal, and private-sector construction projects as we expand the PMO.

The role offers a hybrid work environment and meaningful career growth in a mission-critical setting. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and build client relationships across federal, municipal and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• 5–10 years of experience managing medium‑to‑large commercial construction projects.
• Federal project experience (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC) preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, specs, and proposals; able to coordinate time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; strong written and oral communication.
• US citizenship or permanent work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute federal, municipal, and private‑sector projects with emphasis on mission‑critical federal work.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and site superintendents.
• Develop budgets, schedules, logistics, and construction service plans with engineering teams.
• Review design documents for scope, contract compliance and standards.
• Produce reports on progress, risks, and finances.
• Travel 20–30% to project sites to monitor activities.
• Lead project meetings from pre‑award to close‑out.
• Build strong client relationships across sectors.
• Develop site logistics plans and staffing with Site Superintendent.
• Oversee procurement, cost control, and change management.
• Perform field inspections to verify quality and safety.
• Uphold QA/QC and safety standards with EH&S.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

Client relationship management

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office proficiency

Delegation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Safety & QA/QC oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NEW PROJECT AWARD

Mission‑Critical Federal & Municipal Projects | Growth Opportunity

Hybrid Work Environment in Denver, Colorado

City Light & Power (CLP) is expanding its Construction Project Management Office (PMO) and is seeking a Project Manager to support our design‑build federal, municipal, and private‑sector construction projects. While our core work centers on mission‑critical federal infrastructure, we are also actively delivering projects for local municipalities and private clients—creating an excellent opportunity for candidates with commercial construction experience to transition into federal work.

If you thrive in complex construction environments, enjoy leading cross‑functional teams, and want to join a company experiencing strong, sustainable growth, this role offers meaningful work and long‑term career potential.

Why Join City Light & Power?

City Light & Power (CLP) is a nationally recognized electric utility infrastructure company with more than 45 years of experience delivering high‑reliability power systems for federal and military clients across the U.S. Through our integrated design‑build model, CLP plans, constructs, owns, operates, and maintains complex electrical distribution systems that support critical missions.

The Construction PMO is a collaborative, fast‑growing organization that works closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver projects efficiently from design through close‑out. We emphasize strong project controls, disciplined execution, quality oversight, and contractor management—making this an ideal environment for experienced commercial construction Project Managers who are ready to take on more complex, regulated, and mission‑critical work.

City Light & Power / CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the Top Workplaces for 2025 and 2026.

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or have permanent work authorization. Applicants must be local to Colorado or willing to relocate at their own expense (relocation assistance is not offered).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute federal, municipal, and private‑sector construction projects, with an emphasis on mission‑critical federal work.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, and site superintendents
• Work with engineering teams, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, logistics plans, and construction service plans.
• Review design documents for compliance with scope, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Produce project reports covering progress, risks, and financial performance.
• Travel between 20-30% to project sites to monitor construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings including pre-award, pre‑construction, project progress and final close‑out.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across federal, municipal, and private sectors.
• In coordination with the Site Superintendent, develop and manage site logistics plans and staffing assignments.
• Oversee procurement process, cost control, and change management systems.
• Perform field inspections to verify quality and accuracy of construction.
• Establish and oversee QA/QC procedures.
• Uphold core safety values of the company and collaborate with the EH&S Director to effectively communicate and enforce safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• 5–10 years of experience managing medium‑to‑large commercial construction projects for a general contractor is required.
• Federal project experience (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC) is strongly preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and proposals; capable of coordinating time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to delegate work appropriately.
• Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Travel:

• Between 20-30% overnight/outside CO

Other Requirements:

• You must be a US Citizen or have permanent work authorization.
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits & Compensation:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $100,000-$130,000/annual based on experience, plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

To learn more, visit our website: www.clp-engineering.com

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.