What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Heavy Civil position at ESP Associates?
ABOUT DITESCO
At Ditesco, an ESP Company, we don’t just manage projects – we deliver success. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are a full-service engineering, program, project, and construction management firm dedicated to turning vision into reality. Since 2006, we’ve been the trusted partner bridging the gap between owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional results. From water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, municipal facilities, and fiber telecommunications, we drive infrastructure projects forward – on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.
As a Project Manager at Ditesco, you will manage the project coordination and construction of water, wastewater, utility, and heavy civil projects across the Northern Front Range region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Duties are varied in nature and include:
- Manage relationships with clients, industry and trade partners
- Ensures accurate and timely project document control to meet contract requirements including management of record drawings, submittals, RFIs, and construction observation logs.
- Directly responsible for internal and external job cost analysis and quality analysis and controls on project budgets.
- Responsible for contract administration of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.).
- Develop and manage risk registers for engineering and construction management projects.
- Responsible for all oversight of construction inspection efforts; for engineering design and construction management services.
- Proven capability to draft technical reports, present, and speak in public.
- Prepare for and manage weekly project progress meetings.
- Work at local and remote jobsites, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado licensure required, or ability to obtain in 6 months.
- 8 years of experience in engineering and construction, with an emphasis on project/construction management, including utility infrastructure, telecommunications, outside plant fiber design and construction, and/or instrumentation and controls.
- Proven knowledge of program management principles, financing, permitting, and overall project development.
- Ability to ensure compliance with, and follow, standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
- Ability to compile engineering data and statistics; evaluate and generate reports.
- Ability to prepare budgets, and proposals, and manage job costs.
- Experience preparing engineering cost estimates for design and construction.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
- Ability to supervise assigned staff, mentor, and manage career growth.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Microstation; ArcGIS; Microsoft Project scheduling or similar software.
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
At Ditesco, we are committed to the customer experience; we focus on strong relationships, consistently provide high-quality service with unwritten value, and do whatever it takes to transform our communities. We achieve this by hiring the right people and investing in their growth and professional development, fostering long-term career opportunities and success. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- Incentives to volunteer in the community
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses
Salary : $105,000 - $145,000
