Project Manager

Position Overview Project Manager – Full‑time. Reports to Vice President of Projects. Location: Lakewood, CO. Work schedule Monday–Friday 8:00AM‑5:00PM. Travel up to 20% of the time. Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities Proposal Process Management Assists the business development team with scoping projects for proposals. Manages the proposal process for more complex projects. Develops and maintains relationships with client project managers. Prepares scope of work for subcontractors. Develops project budgets and reviews proposals for scope, content, and budgets. Client Communication and Management Manages client expectations for deliverables, schedules, and budgets. Supervises client communication of direct reports. Provides project leadership with clients in meetings and communication. Maintains relationships with clients and other external stakeholders. Handles client billing and collection. Escalates issues with management/sales team to solve problems. Leads scheduled discussions to ensure client objectives are met. Negotiates change requests and budget deviations for scope change. Manages work to the proposed scope to ensure budget goals are met. Internal Team Management & Supervision Manages internal resources to complete deliverables on time and budget. Oversees deliverable QA process. Fosters relationships with the team and internal management. Facilitates communication with the team and other stakeholders. Manages procurement for equipment, material, and services. Handles cost estimate management including planning, organization, and review. Maintains relationships with directors and management. Oversees deliverable workflow and planning. Coordinates direct report resource load and work assignments. Leads internal meetings for coordination and planning of work. Project Reporting Manages accounting and internal reporting tasks. Assists the team with earned value management reporting. Provides weekly status report review and editing with input from the team. Escalates issues with management to facilitate problem solving. External Stakeholder Communication and Management Manages vendor, contractor, permitting jurisdiction, and other external stakeholder communications. Interfaces with contractors during construction bidding. Maintains contractor interface during construction bidding and manages vendor/supplier relationship during bidding. Additional Duties Assists with other duties as assigned. Work Hours Company hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Hours may vary with business needs. 40‑hour work week, Monday–Friday. Overtime and weekend work as required. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Accrued PTO Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Basic Life / AD&D Voluntary Life / AD&D Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Aflac Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Engineering degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Structural or Electrical preferred. Project Management Professional or Professional Engineering Licenses required. Experience Minimum of 3 years in technical project management or comparable technical leadership (5 years preferred). Specialized Skills Intermediate communication (written and verbal) to deliver complex information effectively. Intermediate problem‑solving skills to manage complex tasks and work through solutions with little guidance. Intermediate awareness of task impact on team and deliverables. Basic leadership skills and experience leading work groups or task forces. Expert user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks. Project scheduling software knowledge, MS Office Suite, Navisworks. Basic relationship skills with team, clients, and stakeholders. Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record. Supervisory Expectations The position has immediate oversight of team members who perform the same or directly related work as those the position leads. Independence of Action Supervisor monitors work progress; incumbent follows precedents and may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by the supervisor/manager. Physical Demands and Work Environment Typical office environment with distractions. Must sit, use hands to handle objects, talk or hear regularly, occasionally stand or lift up to 25lb. Vision abilities required include close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Core Competencies Oral and written communication – speaks clearly, writes informatively, and edits for spelling and grammar. Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities, builds morale, supports group objectives, and resolves conflict. Reasoning and problem solving – identifies strengths and weaknesses of solutions, evaluates options, and implements solutions. Judgement – demonstrates sound judgment, makes timely decisions, and involves appropriate stakeholders. Planning/organizing – prioritizes work, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, and sets realistic goals. Quality – demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and continuous improvement. Detail oriented – consistently checks work, manages multiple tasks, and prepares accurate reports, emails, and data. #J-18808-Ljbffr ZAP Engineering