Civil Engineering Project Manager I
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Salary
$6,725.00 Monthly
Location
Arapahoe County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
OAA00431
Department
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Opening Date
08/06/2026
Closing Date
8/13/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
6848 S Revere Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, USA
Hiring Pay Rate
Internal promotional rates apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the State of Colorado and individuals currently on reemployment lists.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Contact Information
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Human Resources Office, stefanie.dutcher@dmva.state.co.us
Description
Benefits
Department Information
The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has three major operational divisions: Army and Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans.
DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, flexible work arrangement, and a variety of training opportunities!
Description of Job
This position provides programming, design, and construction management oversight of both new facilities and existing facilities across the entire state in support of the Colorado Army National Guard. Specific duties include, but not limited to:
development of Planning and Program documents for Sustainment/Restoration/ Modernization (SRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects and all related activities including project scopes, justification, cost estimates, submissions, and working collaboratively with team members to meet organizational requirements;
oversight of all aspects associated with Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to include preparation of packet, coordination of pre-submittal conference with firms, assembling selection committee, review/score/interview firms, making recommendations, developing Scope of Work (SOW), fee negotiations, and coordinate contract development;
manage all day-to-day responsibilities of the design process for RM projects up to $2 million and MILCON projects up to $15 million, oversight of architectural/engineering drawings, specifications, and comprehensive construction cost estimates, review meetings with stakeholders at milestones to ensure compliance, etc.
work with State Contracting offices for proposal and bid process management to include coordinating pre-bid meetings, negotiations, and contract execution;
management of construction phase to ensure project completion to specifications and codes to include site visits, weekly progress meetings, technical reviews of shop drawings, monitoring budget, make recommendations on change order requests, review of monthly contractor payment requests, working with local municipalities and utility providers, project close-out, punch lists, substantial completion, and occupancy and final acceptance;
oversight of Architect/Engineer Construction Administration (Type C) Services involving ensuring compliance with contractual obligations throughout each project, strategic management of construction site visits, providing technical advice with Request for Information, verifying construction deficiencies and their correction, and facilitating the close-out process; and
timely and frequent engagement of administrative functions involving management of project electronic and paper documents, setting up project files in accordance with department standards, entering and updating projects into a Shared Drive database, create and update project spreadsheets weekly, organizes files in a consistent manner where others are able to identify and locate documentation, scans documents into a SharePoint website.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education and Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED). Six years of professional experience in construction project management of which included
two years reviewing drawings, schematics, and blueprints;
two years serving as management presence on construction sites that included site structures, building foundations, site paving, storm water detention, sanitary sewer, water distribution, erosion control, site layout, parking, and security; and
one year overseeing all phases of construction management.
Substitutions:
Job-related education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process to work in a military environment. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Valid and Current Colorado Driver's License.
Supplemental Information
APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Supplemental Information:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected states in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resource Office at 720-250-1520.
Accommodations:
The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tamy Calahan at tamy.calahan@dmva.state.co.usor 720-250-1520.
Employer
State of Colorado
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Website
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