Larimer County
Overview
Are you skilled in construction management with experience in road and bridge construction? Larimer County Engineering is seeking an innovative, experienced, and self-motivated Construction Manager to join our Capital Improvements Group. The Engineering Department provides surveying, engineering design, and construction management services for infrastructure capital improvement projects. Our team works in development review, floodplains, stormwater, asset management, traffic engineering, and land acquisition, and collaborates with many county departments on projects such as road and bridge work, landfill coordination, and the construction of trails and campgrounds for the Natural Resources Department.
The typical schedule for this position is 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends or early starts.
To learn more about what we do, visit Larimer County Engineering’s website.
Responsibilities
Manage construction projects to ensure they stay on budget, meet contractual requirements, and stay on schedule.
Inspect a variety of structures—including utilities, roads, bridges, and culverts—to verify they meet design plans, specifications, and regulations; make objective, impartial decisions in the field.
Prepare project documentation, including daily logs, contractor pay applications, quantity tracking, financial reports, and final closeout materials such as as-built drawings.
Respond to public inquiries and provide information related to Engineering, Road and Bridge, drainage projects, and improvement district work.
Negotiate and execute Change Orders in response to unforeseen conditions or design modifications during construction.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of construction and engineering principles related to public works projects such as roads and storm drainage, along with standard construction management practices.
Familiarity with construction materials inspection, sampling, and testing procedures.
Proficiency with common office software and PDF editing tools.
Experience using CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (or a comparable set of standards).
Solid understanding of construction-related mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and engineering drawings.
Experience with land surveying techniques and tools.
Construction Manager I: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in Construction Management; valid Driver’s License by date of hire.
Construction Manager II: Three (3) years of experience as a Construction Manager I or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; ATSSA or CCA Traffic Control Supervisor training preferred; valid Driver’s License by date of hire.
Benefits Larimer County offers benefits for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions, including Medical, Dental, and Vision; FSA or HSA; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program; Basic Life/AD&D Insurance; Accident and Critical Illness Insurance; Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match; 457(b) Deferred Compensation; and generous paid time off. For details, view Larimer County’s Benefits.
Additional Information An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by the stated closing date.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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The typical schedule for this position is 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends or early starts.
To learn more about what we do, visit Larimer County Engineering’s website.
Responsibilities
Manage construction projects to ensure they stay on budget, meet contractual requirements, and stay on schedule.
Inspect a variety of structures—including utilities, roads, bridges, and culverts—to verify they meet design plans, specifications, and regulations; make objective, impartial decisions in the field.
Prepare project documentation, including daily logs, contractor pay applications, quantity tracking, financial reports, and final closeout materials such as as-built drawings.
Respond to public inquiries and provide information related to Engineering, Road and Bridge, drainage projects, and improvement district work.
Negotiate and execute Change Orders in response to unforeseen conditions or design modifications during construction.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of construction and engineering principles related to public works projects such as roads and storm drainage, along with standard construction management practices.
Familiarity with construction materials inspection, sampling, and testing procedures.
Proficiency with common office software and PDF editing tools.
Experience using CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (or a comparable set of standards).
Solid understanding of construction-related mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and engineering drawings.
Experience with land surveying techniques and tools.
Construction Manager I: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in Construction Management; valid Driver’s License by date of hire.
Construction Manager II: Three (3) years of experience as a Construction Manager I or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; ATSSA or CCA Traffic Control Supervisor training preferred; valid Driver’s License by date of hire.
Benefits Larimer County offers benefits for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions, including Medical, Dental, and Vision; FSA or HSA; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program; Basic Life/AD&D Insurance; Accident and Critical Illness Insurance; Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match; 457(b) Deferred Compensation; and generous paid time off. For details, view Larimer County’s Benefits.
Additional Information An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by the stated closing date.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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