Senior Project Manager – Bridge & CDOT Infra

MOHR Talent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction to lead high‑value bridge projects in the Denver, Colorado area. You will oversee schedules, budgets, field operations, and teams, ensuring on‑time delivery and compliance with CDOT standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil, bridge construction, and CDOT project experience, with strong leadership and CPM scheduling skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Bridge construction experience is required.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) project experience is required.
• Strong understanding of DOT construction specifications, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing construction budgets, cost tracking, monthly forecasts, and change orders.
• Experience developing and managing CPM construction schedules.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and coordinate field and office operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors, project engineers, and construction teams.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects, including bridge construction, transportation infrastructure, and DOT‑funded projects.
• Oversee approximately 1–4 projects simultaneously, depending on size, scope, and complexity.
• Manage all phases of construction projects, from planning and mobilization through execution and closeout.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules using CPM scheduling.
• Oversee project budgets, cost controls, financial forecasting, billing, and profitability.
• Review and manage change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with superintendents, project engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and other project management personnel as needed.
• Identify potential cost overruns, scheduling delays, and project risks while implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain effective communication with owners, engineers, inspectors, and government agencies.
• Ensure projects comply with CDOT specifications, contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.

Skills

Project management

Bridge construction

CDOT projects

CPM scheduling

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership & communication

Subcontractor management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction to lead high‑value bridge projects in the Denver, Colorado area. You will oversee schedules, budgets, field operations, and teams, ensuring on‑time delivery and compliance with CDOT standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil, bridge construction, and CDOT project experience, with strong leadership and CPM scheduling skills.