The Opportunity

The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the timely and safe execution of site, structural, and electrical work performed in the field by construction and contracting crews for bridges, dams, highways, and other types of transportation or water construction projects.

Observation of existing conditions, work in progress, and completed work will be the responsibility of the Construction Manager and require coordination with engineering & design teams as needed. The incumbent may function as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Engineer or Senior Inspector for CDOT or other similar clients.

The Senior Construction Manager will also assist in on-site resolution of construction-related issues as they are identified and ensure that work is done in accordance with contract documents. This position is heavily field-based. Our goal is to provide construction management services in the form of project engineering and inspection services to Departments of Transportation, Counties, and Municipalities.

What You’ll Do

• Assist project staff in their duties
• Work closely with Project engineers, construction engineers, and superintendents
• Ensure adherence to Safety policies
• Perform and document job safety walks on a regular basis
• Ensure adherence to the client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
• Report, track, and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with QA/QC
• Review and adhere to the environmental management plan
• Review task budget, set and track productivity
• Execute work plans for the construction activities
• Implement basic layout and field measurements
• Track Requests for Information (RFls)
• Update "as built" drawings
• Track and resolve punch list items
• Prepare task completion reports
• Prepare basic take-off
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers

What We Expect from You

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a minimum of 6 years of Comparable Field Experience
• Experience working with DOT, and/or Municipalities
• 15+ years of related field experience preferred
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• Traffic Control Supervisor, Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor, Flagger, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and /or Concrete preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction specifications/manuals
• Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts
• Ability to read and understand project schedules and Gantt charts
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Project/Primavera, and Procore, Bluebeam
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal/written communications
• Strong math skills
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, contractors, vendors, and others on and off the job site
• Assist project staff in their duties
• Work closely with project engineers, construction engineers, and superintendents
• Ensure adherence to safety policies
• Perform and document job safety walks on a regular basis
• Ensure adherence to the client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
• Report, track, and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with QA/QC
• Review and adhere to the environmental management plan
• Ability to work approximately 80% in the field, nights, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, often in inclement conditions.
• While every effort will be made to keep work close to where the candidate lives, you must have the ability to work remotely on expenses during construction if the need arises.
• Ability to work as a designer and/or otherwise support design efforts during the winter or between assignments is preferred
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $130,400- $176,500
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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