Senior Project Manager - Capital Construction

JOB LOCATION

15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Join Our Team as a Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead our most impactful street infrastructure and capital construction projects. You will serve as a coordinator for complex contracts while ensuring the long-term preservation of our city's roadways. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a variety of rehabilitation programs from initial planning through final field monitoring. Your expertise in pavement management data and structural surveys will directly influence the safety and quality of our public right-of-way. We value collaborative leaders who can effectively manage budgets and provide technical recommendations to the City Council and management. You will also research innovative technologies to advance our maintenance strategies.

The Public Works Department fosters a culture of professional growth where your contributions shape the future of our local community. We look forward to seeing how your experience and passion for public works can enhance our city.

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, April 26, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing application screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.   

Position overview.

The Capital Projects Senior Construction/Project Manager prepares, manages and coordinates multiple and complex construction contracts for capital projects related to street infrastructure rehabilitation and preservation.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and manages construction contracts for major street rehabilitation projects including street overlay and concrete rehabilitation and preservation programs
• Oversees all or a portion of contracted capital projects
• Coordinates and manages street preservation and maintenance contracts including chip seal, slurry seal, crack seal and concrete street preservation
• Reviews and approves progress payments for capital project construction project contracts and represents the Street Division at meetings with contractors, other departments within the city and other outside agencies
• Prepares reports on construction activities and coordinates with other divisions and other agencies on infrastructure rehabilitation and preservation projects
• Coordinates the work of employees in the collection of pavement condition data
• Reviews and analyzes pavement condition data and recommends appropriate rehabilitation and preservation strategies and organizes and prepares program contracts
• Coordinates collection and maintenance of various types of roadway infrastructure condition data required for the pavement management system including surface distress surveys and structural surveys
• Performs research and analysis of infrastructure condition data on public rights-of-way throughout Aurora
• Maintains computerized record keeping system of pavement data
• Prepares construction contract documents including plans, drawings, specifications and estimates
• Prepares recommendation s for contract awards
• Prepares and monitors program budget, including expenditures
• Manages maintenance contracts through field monitoring and quantity calculations
• Coordinates placement, maintenance and programming of portable variable message boards
• Coordinates maintenance of road weather information system and automated vehicle location system including equipment installation and testing
• Researches funding alternatives and new technologies for street maintenance
• Research and development of alternative pavement designs for both asphalt and concrete
• Prepares drafts of responses for management and council
• Produces reports and maintains records using pavement management software, spreadsheet and database software
• Investigates and resolves citizen requests; coordinates and manages contracted snow removal efforts
• Supervises assigned employees
• Performs additional duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other closely related field

Experience: 

• At least 3 years progressively responsible experience in infrastructure analysis or inspection work related to asphalt and concrete construction

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• PE Certification

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of inspection and coordination work
• Material associated with asphalt and Portland cement concrete infrastructure
• City standards and specifications
• Computer operation and related software applications
• Budget and finance management

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Skill in general computer use and related software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and ESRI ArcGIS.

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and citizens
• Obtain and report on precise data
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Perform complex mathematical computations
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change
• Strong commitment to safety

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Colorado Driver’s License

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all city of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Moderately physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds
• Frequent lifting and carrying
• Regular walking and standing for field inspections
• Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; considerable outdoor work to observe construction projects

Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, occasional use of motor vehicle, and measuring equipment such as tapes and levels

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.