Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
•Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
•Minimum of 7 years of related work experience and 3 years supervisory experience.
•Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.
Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
•Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute, or a Certified Construction Manager from Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), (ability to obtain within 18 months of hire).
•Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class 'R' Colorado driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
•Project design and facility commissioning and startup experience, construction inspection and construction management experience, on multi-disciplinary water/wastewater projects.
•Strong desire to assist Engineering and the Construction Management Section with continuous improvements
•Passionate about working as a team and improving teamwork
•Competencies include specific knowledge in EI&C, commissioning and startup of water treatment and pumping systems, design and construction processes, construction techniques, plans, specifications, material requirements.
•Ability to perform calculations and develop spreadsheets relating to engineering disciplines and project management
•Ability to develop and interpret contracts, and coordinate their scheduling requirements,
•Experience with project schedules and construction practices
•Change orders and negotiations
•Ability to organize, coordinate and supervise the work of others
•Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
•Ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors, Denver Water employees, other governmental entities and the public
•Desire to grow professionally working as a team player and willingness to assist the CM section with specific initiatives
Denver Water’s Engineering Division/Construction Management Section is currently seeking a qualified candidate to assist us as a Sr. Construction Project Manager (CPM) on complex capital projects that primarily consist of Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) installations and facility commissioning and startup. EI&C expertise is required for this CPM position.
Position Summary
The Construction Project Sr. Manager is responsible for administering complex capital construction contracts with budgets larger than $10 million, acting as an agent for Denver Water. Deliver multiple capital projects using safe construction practices within the schedule and budget requirements of the awarded contracts. Lead a team of engineers, technical staff, and contractors from the award of contracts through project closeout.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Responsible for ensuring that contractor adheres to intent of contract documents and completes project in a timely manner through periodic monitoring of schedule and negotiated time changes.
•Responsible for managing construction contracts and their associated work being performed by contractors. This includes administering contracts and the coordination of support work to accomplish the completion of these projects.
•Manage and ensure proper field performance through personal observation, contractor contact, and monitoring of work quality. Accomplish liaison functions between departmental staff and a variety of outside officials and contractors. May supervise outside consultants.
•Monitor, review and maintain the value of expenditures on a project and control, additional costs through careful administration of contracts.
•Develop, negotiate, and settle field problems arising among departmental staff, contractors, various officials, and citizens. Recommend change orders which may include time and/or dollar changes to contract.
•Inspect construction to determine contractor progress and adherence to intent of contract documents.
•Serve as expert in interpreting construction aspects of engineering designs, specifications, and related contract documents in group and individual settings.
•Oversee preparation of a variety of technical reports, correspondence, calculations, and see that project records are maintained.
•Provide contractual risk management and promote adherence to safety policies.
•Interpret engineering designs, specifications, and related contract documents in groups and individual settings.
•Responsible for informing contractor representative in writing or verbally of contract interpretations if conflicts arise.
•Perform related work as required.