Job Title: Project Manager for Civil Construction

Job Status: Full-Time / Weather Dependent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: $125,000.00 – $160,000.00 DOE
Reports To: Director of Construction Project Management
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Amount of Travel Required: TBD
Schedule: Monday through Friday. From 7:00am to 5:00pm, hours & days can vary based upon Owner/GC requirements and workload.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement plan, 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Free Life Insurance/AD&D – Employer paid
• Voluntary Insurance: Accidental, Critical and additional Life Insurance/AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

Company Overview

Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI), based in Englewood, CO, is a leading self-performing civil contractor serving Colorado since 1998. ESI specializes in Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for commercial, municipal, and federal projects.

Position Summary

The Project Manager serves as the financial controller, contract administrator, and owner liaison for heavy civil construction projects valued from $100K to $20M+. This role manages all commercial, financial, and administrative aspects of assigned projects while supporting field operations across ESI's self-performing disciplines: asphalt paving, concrete operations, earthwork & grading, utilities installation, and traffic control operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary point of contact for project owners, clients, and design professionals
• Manage project financials (budgets, job costing, forecasting, profitability tracking)
• Prepare and track monthly pay applications; manage accounts receivable collections
• Administer contracts; process submittals, RFIs, and change orders per contract terms
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices for payment
• Coordinate project schedules and monitor progress against baseline timelines
• Maintain organized, audit-ready project documentation
• Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and support staff
• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services
• Identify, document, and capture change-order revenue opportunities
• Coordinate with Project Superintendents to support field operations and resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, and quality standards
• Track project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead project meetings and communicate status to stakeholders
• Support project closeout (final billing, warranty docs, archiving)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in heavy civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction financials, job costing, and cost control
• Proficiency with construction software (HCSS HeavyJob, Trimble Viewpoint Vista, or similar)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience with public and private sector projects (Federal, State DOT, Municipal, Private) preferred
• Knowledge of contract administration and change order management

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
  • Pass background check and drug screening
  • Ability to wear PPE and work in varying indoor/outdoor environments
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, and ability to work under pressure

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, and material handling
  • Lift 10–50 lbs. frequently; up to 100 lbs. occasionally
  • Occasional climbing and overhead reaching
  • Continuous physical activity throughout workday
  • PPE required at all times on job sites

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to varying weather conditions
• Equal Opportunity and E-Verify participating employer
• Reasonable accommodation available as needed

Note: This job description outlines primary duties and expectations but is not exhaustive. ESI may revise or assign additional duties as needed. This is not a contract of employment.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.