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Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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Compensation range: $100,000-$130,000. This position is considered exempt under FLSA. This is an estimated pay range. Final pay rate will be determined based on internal salary ranges, job related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.
Description
The Project Manager serves as a dedicated Owner's Representative for Basis Partners, working as an integrated extension of a Utilities group to deliver critical infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of construction oversight from project kickoff to final closeout, ensuring that every phase aligns with the client's standards and expectations.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Utility Construction along the Front Range and is equally comfortable in a main office setting, a field office, or on an active job site. Traveling will be required for site visitation and progress verification. Whether managing project budgets, resolving complex field issues, or ensuring design compliance, this individual acts as the primary advocate for the utility, driving excellence in execution and financial accountability.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
Integrated Project Management & Oversight
Full Lifecycle Leadership: Run projects from construction kickoff through final closeout, acting as a seamless extension of the Utilities team.
Owner's Representation: Attend all field progress meetings and represent the Utility's interests in discussions with contractors, stakeholders, and the Engineer of Record.
Financial Stewardship: Manage and track project budgets through completion; perform detailed reviews of contractor applications for payment and justify necessary adjustments.
Schedule & Progress: Monitor construction velocity, identify potential delays early, and drive the completion of punch list items to ensure timely turnover.
Technical & Field Support
Design & Submittal Review: Perform detailed reviews of design development, project constructability, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with Front Range utility standards.
Problem Resolution: Directly answer RFIs and resolve onsite technical issues, making professional recommendations based on fundamental engineering and construction principles.
Field Inspection: Perform regular field observations and inspections to ensure work meets quality standards, drawings, and specifications.
Documentation: Maintain rigorous project records, including Field Observation Reports (FORs), red-line plan updates, and turnover packages.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory Knowledge: Navigate work within the Right-of-Way (ROW) and ensure compliance with municipal and utility-specific standards.
Safety Advocacy: Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure contractor compliance with safety standards and site-specific requirements.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Knowledge of:
High proficiency in utility standards and specifications specific to Colorado's Front Range. Experience with Colorado Springs Utilities is preferred.
Utility Infrastructure: Deep understanding of water/wastewater pipelines, treatment plants, lift stations, and associated dry utilities (gas/electric).
Contract Administration: Mastery of the RFI process, submittal workflows, change order management, and pay application verification.
ROW Work: Knowledge of the complexities involved in working within the Right-of-Way, including permitting and traffic control.
Skills and Abilities in:
Budget Management: Ability to manage project funds accurately through the entire project duration.
Multidisciplinary Coordination: Skill in working between main offices, field offices, and active sites while maintaining high levels of communication.
Technical Review: Competency in reviewing designs for constructability and "safety by design."
Relationship Building: Developing trust-based partnerships with both the Utilities group and external contractors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
8+ years of experience in Construction Management or Project Management, with a heavy emphasis on Utility Construction.
Proven experience acting as an Owner's Representative.
Strong background in managing multimillion-dollar project budgets.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is a significant plus.
Travel:
Frequent travel to job sites, client offices, and other meeting places.
Required to hold and maintain a valid driver's license, appropriate auto insurance coverage (per Basis Vehicle Policy) and an acceptable driving record.
Working Conditions:
Work will be performed with a blend of office, project sites, and other meeting places (e.g., client offices). Project site visits can involve hazards including exposure to changes in temperature (seasonal), inclement weather, dust, fumes, gases, traffic, slope, water, water way, and trains.
About Us:
Basis Partners is a Colorado-based, people, team, and locally focused civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public agencies in the transportation industry.
We are a consulting firm that is a sharp contrast to our competitors. Sure, we do the same work, but we are different from the rest in the way we handle projects, build cohesiveness, energy, skills, and local pride.
It is firmly believed that if you place people first something remarkable will happen. It creates a community of fun, passionate individuals who help make their communities better, safer places to live.
At Basis Partners, on day one, you will be doing work that matters alongside other talented and collaborative team members while building the foundation of your career through practical and hands on experience, coaching, mentoring, and training.
It's in our core to care for our community, our team, and our clients. Helping with the infrastructure of our community is a source of pride for our team. We can drive down a road, interstate, or cross a bridge and say, 'Wow, I was on a team that helped with that project!
Our team lives and works here and we want to make sure we give back to the communities we serve by volunteering and supporting local organizations. We love to 'keep it local'!
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Benefits
Basis Partners' purpose is to empower our team and create an environment where everyone can succeed at work while living happy and healthy lives. We have built a culture, work environment, and benefits package to support that purpose!
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