Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is an FLSA-exempt position, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager in the Public Works Department.   This position is responsible for the supervision of associate field engineers, construction inspectors, and survey parties, ensuring that construction conforms to design drawings and specifications, enforcing City Ordinances related to public improvements, and other similar duties.  

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews preliminary construction plans and specifications and makes appropriate recommendations
• Works with staff and consultants in designing and developing City capital projects
• Directs and supervises the establishment of grades for streets, curbs, gutters, alleys, paving, and similar projects
• Supervises the inspection of construction and engineering projects
• Initiates enforcement of City requirements and ordinances regarding public improvements
• Directs the performance of topographic, traverse, and other land surveys and measurement
• Supervises assigned field engineering personnel
• Acts as post-award project manager for construction jobs and projects
• Coordinates with contractors, utility companies, and other interested parties in pre-construction conferences
• Reviews contractor's estimates and approves requests for payment
• Reviews and makes recommendations for contractor claims for additional compensation, prepares contract change orders, prepares written responses to contractor inquiries, claims, and other correspondence
• Directs, supervises, and performs final acceptance inspection of completed projects and tracks contractor warranty obligations
• Advises the Engineering Manager of the status of construction projects and initiates construction deficiency reports as required
• Reviews and provides recommendations for adjustments in the field as conditions warrant
• Inspects construction sites to ensure that City requirements are met
• Acts as liaison with utility companies
• Attends meetings and external pre-construction conferences as required
• Performs field evaluation of citizen complaints 
• Accountable for quality assurance for public improvements within all subdivisions and final acceptance of said improvements as well as tracking warranty obligations

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS: 

Physical Requirements:

The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of up to fifteen (15) pounds to move material and supplies
• Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts
• Frequent sitting to perform daily tasks
• Occasional walking to retrieve information
• Frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Occasional squatting, reaching above and below shoulder, twisting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and balancing to store documents, material, and supplies
• Constant light/firm grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to safely use equipment and perform daily duties

• Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents 
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens 
     

This position requires: 

• Full knowledge of current field construction engineering methods, practices, and procedures
• Ability to interpret applicable regulations and the ability to represent the City's interest in negotiating with and overseeing the work of contractors
• Strong knowledge of surveying, and knowledge of public sector projects and their associated problems
• Knowledge of the Colorado Department of Transportation LPA (Local Public Agency) process
• Knowledge of Colorado Department of Transportation standard specifications
• Ability to supervise field engineers, inspectors, and surveyors and enforce discipline in the field
• Ability to tactfully resolve conflicts that arise between project stakeholders
• Ability to work under stress and in all field conditions (including severe weather conditions)
• Ability to work successfully with and relate well with the general public, superiors, other City employees, and other agencies and organizations
• Ability to exercise sound professional and managerial judgment, including carrying out sound engineering practices
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow all traffic laws
• Ability to recognize, prioritize, and take immediate corrective action to solve problems
• Skill and ability to listen, negotiate, and resolve conflicts
• Ability to operate a computer and familiarity with Microsoft products 
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner

In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, this position requires:

Qualified candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience of four (4) or more persons
• A bachelor's degree or higher education from an accredited college or university and at least six (6) years of experience in the field of civil engineering, surveying, and/or construction management, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the construction inspection or contract administration areas

• An associate’s degree or higher education from an accredited college or university or completion of an associate’s degree in Construction Management, or related field within 36 months of appointment to the position and at least eight (8) years of experience in the field of civil engineering, surveying, and/or construction management, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the construction inspection or contract administration areas 

• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  1. License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  2. During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

• Four (4) years of supervisory experience of four (4) or more persons
• Construction management experience on local, state, and/or federal government projects
• Experience managing projects in the public right-of-way
• Familiarity with 29 CFR 1926 (Safety and Health Regulations for Construction) and 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards)
• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control frameworks

BENEFITS: 

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position.  For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits. 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: November 18, 2025

Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.