Senior Project Manager

Nelson Pipeline Constructors, LLC.

Salary: $125k - $155k
Experience: 8+ yrs
Location: Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

construction management
project management

About the role

Description

Nelson Pipeline is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager based out of the Fort Lupton, CO office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for oversight and overall coordination of multiple projects, ensuring projects are completed timely, on budget and in strong partnership with the client.

Project Oversight and Coordination:

Review and analyze project initiation documents such as Notice to Proceed (NTP), Notice of Award (NOA), or contracts

Ensure alignment with client agreements, approved plans, and accurate quotes matching scope and recent drawings

Perform takeoffs for quantities, reconcile quotes with vendors, and approve Purchase Orders (POs) and Subcontracts (SLs)

Identify and address scope gaps, if any

Schedule Management:

Develop and update baseline schedules incorporating estimated durations, preconstruction activities, submittal approvals, material procurement, and crew availability

Regularly update schedules based on field input, quantity verifications, and site visits

Incorporate impacts into schedules, and provide updated schedules to clients

Understand completion dates, deliverables, and retention release conditions

Change Order Management:

Forward price change orders when possible and obtain client approval

Manage Time and Material (T&M) efforts, track work separately, and communicate with clients for review and approval

Production Analysis:

Ensure accurate quantities in software systems and run reports for installed quantities, crew and equipment hours, and budget variances

Review actuals against estimated/budgeted, discuss results with the field team, and take necessary actions

Client Relations:

Maintain consistent verbal and documented communication with clients, addressing progress, impacts, change orders, and retention

Schedule regular meetings and social interactions to foster positive relationships

Risk Management (Safety, Quality, Financial):

Oversee safety protocols and regular safety reviews

Ensure adherence to quality standards through regular checks and coordination with inspectors

Monitor and manage project finances, including change orders and financial performance
Materials Management:

Oversee office and field obligations related to materials, including submittals, long lead items, purchase orders, and inventory management

Financial Performance:

Create and manage project budgets, ensuring accuracy and addressing variances

Prepare and submit progress billings, ensuring proper invoicing and retention procedures

Maintain contract status, resolve pending change orders, and oversee contract close-out procedures

Other job duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Proven experience as a Project Manager in utility installation projects preferred

Strong knowledge of construction project management processes

Can operate with minimal oversight and with a high level of autonomy

Maintains a high level of self-accountability, seeing projects through to completion with minimal supervision

Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously
8+ years of experience, preferred

Benefits

Competitive PTO + 7 Company Holidays

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Company funded HSA

Company paid life & AD&D insurance

Voluntary life & AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with resources to help you maximize your savings

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Nelson Pipeline Constructors, LLC.

Specializes in constructing underground water, sewer, and storm pipelines.

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