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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring for either a Construction Manager or an Associate Civil Engineer to join the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) team within the Transportation & Engineering division. These full-time, field-forward roles support roadway, bridge, stormwater drainage, and traffic operations projects across unincorporated Golden, CO. Both roles emphasize construction management, inspection, coordination with contractors and agencies, and strong public-facing communication.

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Key Details

• Location: Golden, CO (in-person; field work required)
• Employment type: Full time
• Typical hours: 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday)
• Field vs. office: >70% field work, <30% office work
• Hiring options: Two role tracks — Construction Manager and Associate Civil Engineer
• Salary (posted ranges):
  • Construction Manager — Full range: $70,149.17 — $112,238.67; Target hiring range: $70,149.17 — $91,193.92
  • Associate Civil Engineer — Full range: $75,761.10 — $121,217.77; Target hiring range: $75,761.10 — $98,489.43

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What You’ll Do (Essential Responsibilities)

• Serve as construction manager and/or project engineer providing construction oversight in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Inspect construction work, document observations (daily diaries, photos), and prepare inspection reports.
• Measure quantities, prepare monthly progress payments, and assist with contractor pay applications.
• Review contractor schedules (CPM), evaluate monthly schedule updates, and track time counts.
• Draft project direction, correspondence, and change order recommendations to contractors.
• Review project plans and specifications for constructability and maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate with contractors, surveyors, utility companies, Right-of-Way agents, and other agency personnel.
• Assess and inspect erosion control devices and stormwater management for regulatory compliance.
• Review construction site traffic control plans and Methods of Handling Traffic (MHTs) to protect workers and road users.
• Respond to citizen questions and concerns and represent the client at project meetings, boards, or commissions.
• Perform entry-level engineering analysis and calculations (Associate Civil Engineer track).
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Note: Candidates who don’t meet every bullet are still encouraged to apply. Diversity of experience and passion for public infrastructure are valued.

Construction Manager

• Experience: ~3 years roadway construction management experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Licenses/Certs: Erosion Control Supervisor (ECS) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certifications preferred.

Associate Civil Engineer

• Experience: ~2 years in civil engineering, roadway construction, or related field.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Licenses/Certs: Engineer-In-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) required at time of hire. ECS and TCS preferred.

Preferred skills and tools (both tracks)

• Experience with construction plan review and public-sector projects.
• Proficiency with Cartograph, Adobe Acrobat Pro / Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to run meetings and present to boards/commissions.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and CDOT standards.
• Strong time management, prioritization, initiative, and resilience.

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Schedule & Work Environment

• In-person position with substantial field duties (>70%).
• Must be able to travel to multiple job sites across unincorporated Golden, CO.
• Must be able to walk over uneven terrain in varying weather and compare field conditions with construction plans.
• Typical 8-hour workday, Monday–Friday; occasional evening or meeting attendance as required.

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive public-sector benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement matching
• Wellness programs and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedules and some remote-work options (role is primarily field-based) Refer to the client’s total rewards summary for full details.

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Additional Information

• Criminal history and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks required.
• Employment offers contingent on successful completion of background checks, education verification, and reference checks.
• Applicants may redact age-identifying information (dates of birth, graduation dates) from submitted materials without penalty.
• Internal employees of the client must apply through their internal profile.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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