Project Manager - Education

Description

• Estimate budgets and set contract prices (GMP/Lump Sum).
• Negotiate cost‑effective subcontractor and material purchases.
• Implement procedures for timely buyout, shop drawing approval, and material delivery.
• Maintain project schedule and cultivate relationships with owner, architect, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with superintendent to develop and enforce safety plans.
• Provide timely, accurate reporting to management.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team in accordance with company policy.
• Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors.
• Review contract conditions and ensure full compliance.
• Document significant project events such as accidents, delays, and change orders.
• Direct preconstruction services and issue subcontract bid packages.
• Support business development and participate in job interviews.
• Maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist estimating staff and mitigate claims or conflicts.
• Complete job close‑out procedures, warranty follow‑up, and achieve full or enhanced fees.
• Participate in a 401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Possess 5–8 years of field construction management experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, problem‑solving, urgency, and communication skills.
• Proficient in drafting, computer applications, contract law, and project accounting.
• Understand scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating systems.

Benefits

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $125,000 and focuses on the overall management of construction projects to ensure successful completion. It is based in and around Colorado Springs, CO, and requires overseeing all phases from preconstruction through close‑out.

Employees are valued as the core of Swinerton’s success, with a strong emphasis on personal and professional well‑being, a positive work environment, and long‑term retention. The firm offers a robust benefits package and encourages a culture that balances high performance with fun.

• Receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement leave.
• Access employee assistance, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance.
• Benefit from disability coverage, travel accident insurance, financial wellness coaching, and educational assistance.
• Gain memberships to Care.com, ClassPass, and DashPass.
• Optionally select additional voluntary benefits such as extra life insurance, long‑term care, critical illness, pet, legal, and identity theft protection.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance