About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Heavy Civil & Industrial Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Project Engineer / Construction Manager to support heavy civil, industrial, and infrastructure projects. This full-time role is based in Boulder, CO and will support Data Center, Industrial, and Heavy Highway project scopes. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 per year (based on experience) and requires a valid driver’s license. Occasional short-term travel to project sites in other states is expected.

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What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily site operations for complex bridge, water-treatment, renewable energy, and heavy-highway projects
• Coordinate field activities and subcontractors to meet schedule and quality targets
• Partner with engineering teams to resolve field issues and maintain safety and compliance
• Track project progress, resource allocation, and materials to control costs
• Communicate directly with clients, subcontractors, and field crews to drive successful outcomes
• Use mobile/desktop tech packages to streamline reporting, documentation, and workflow tracking

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Minimum Qualifications

• Open to entry-level candidates with a solid understanding of construction principles
• Ability and willingness to work onsite and manage day-to-day heavy civil construction activities
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Strong communication, organization, and field problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in outdoor/construction environments and travelling to project sites as needed
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in heavy civil, highway, or industrial construction (preferred)
• Familiarity with safety compliance, project scheduling, cost controls, and structural workflows
• Experience using site reporting / project management software
• Demonstrated teamwork and interest in career growth within a construction organization

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (based on experience)
• Weekly pay cycles
• Performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Travel-related per diem when assigned to out-of-area projects
• Safety equipment, company vehicle (as required), and company smartphone/tablet provided
• Formal mentor training, apprenticeship opportunities, and ongoing technical certifications
• Regular company events and programs supporting career development

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About the Client

Confidential Client is a heavy civil and industrial construction organization delivering infrastructure projects across commercial, federal, and renewable energy sectors. The company emphasizes hands-on leadership, a safety-first culture, and long-term career paths for team members.

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Location & Travel

This role is based in Boulder, Colorado. Some assignments will require short-term travel to other project sites across states; travel expenses and per diem provisions apply.

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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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