Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Jaxon is looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. Jaxon offers an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that is unmatched. We collaborate and thrive on our core value of ownership. In both success and failure, we push to get better individually and as a team.

Salary: $105,000-$125,000

Schedule: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: As Needed

Security Clearance Requirement: Department of Defense Top-Secret Security Clearance

Benefits:

· Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided

· Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance 

· Short- and long-term disability insurance provided

· PTO and paid holidays 

· 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)

The Jaxon Experience:  

• Jaxon Kitchen Fridays, our end-of-week tradition where the team gathers for good food, good company, and a chance to unwind the work week together.  
• Annual Golf Tournament that brings out everyone’s competitive spirit; pros, rookies, and “I’m just here for the cart snacks” people alike.  
• A Christmas Event Like No Other, legendary for a reason; traditions, surprises and the kind of magic only Jaxon can pull off. AND a Kids’ Christmas Celebration that brings out the joy, the crafts, and the wide-eyed wonder of the season. 
• Super Bowl Party because friendly rivalry, good food, and loud cheering are practically part of our job description. And of course, the day after the super bowl is a company paid holiday , because we believe in recovery, rest, and reliving the best plays and commercials.   

All the good times we talk about are here to build connection, not obligations. Participation is always optional, because ownership includes owning your time and your comfort level. Nothing in this section is meant to create a contractual benefit, just a glimpse into the way we show up for each other and make Jaxon more than a place to work!

Primary Duties

• Manages multiple projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements are met while supporting overall business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using MS Project, coordinating personnel, resources, and project activities to ensure successful execution.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and stakeholders, providing clear communication, guidance, mentorship, and support to drive project success and team development.
• Oversee project risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, issue resolution, and continuous monitoring to maintain project continuity. 
• Coordinate project purchasing, logistics, and documentation, including the development of technical, contractual, and cost-related project deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, while identifying opportunities to improve project management processes and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus 2-5 years of experience in field. 
• ... OR 5-7 years of experience in project management or related field such as construction, manufacturing, DoD contracting, or EMP protection.
• Comprehensive expertise in industry's best practices for project management.
• Advanced understanding of DoD contracting mechanisms (instruments, scope, schedule, funding/budget).
• Proficiency in MS Project, NetSuite or other ERP systems, and Bluebeam.
• PMP is desired.

Desired Technical Competencies: 

• Skill in maintaining excellent professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Possesses a strong and proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and efficiently.
• Ability to effectively oversee risk assessment processes and the creation of mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and smooth execution.
• Strong leadership qualities to support the ongoing growth of the company. 
• Ability to develop complete technical and cost related documents.
• Management of multiple projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement of project management processes.
• Ability to strategically collaborate across organizational layers, ensuring alignment and contribution to corporate goals.
• Ability to provide support for execution teams.
• Willingness to be coached and learn new skills in growing industry.
• Orchestration of the purchasing and logistics for project execution.
• Strong proficiency in the effective management of personnel and resource schedules to ensure optimal allocation and utilization.
• Strong ability to effectively lead, manage, and mentor project management teams.
• Experience coordinating project teams and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and improve processes.
• Strong and effective communication skills, enabling clear and concise interaction with both clients and internal teams.

Application Deadline: Rolling – open until filled; candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on project needs and operational requirements. This description does not cover every task or expectation associated with the role.

Jaxon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or military status.