Construction Manager or Associate Civil Engineer

. **Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:** 07/28/26 **Division:** Transportation & Engineering Division **Management Level:** Individual Contributor **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Benefit Eligibility:** This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. **Description:** **JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:** The successful **Construction Manager** applicant will work in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) group of the Jefferson County Transportation & Engineering Division and is responsible for performing engineering activities and construction management related to CIP projects involving roadway, bridge, stormwater drainage, and traffic operations projects. This will include, but is not limited to: - Heavy emphasis on inspecting construction work and documenting observations. - Assisting with drafting project direction and correspondence to the contractor. - Assisting with tracking quantities for contractors pay applications. - Assisting with contractor project schedule review. - Reviewing project plans and project specifications. - Respond to citizen questions and concerns. The successful **Associate Civil Engineer** applicant will work in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) group of Jefferson County Transportation & Engineering Division and is responsible for performing engineering activities and construction management related to CIP projects involving roadway, bridge, stormwater drainage, and traffic operations projects. This will include, but is not limited to: - Inspect construction work and documenting observations. - Track project budgets and prepare pay estimates. - Assist with drafting project direction and correspondence to the contractor. - Respond to citizen questions and concerns. - Review contractor project schedules. - Review project plans and project specifications, perform entry level technical engineering analysis and calculations. This position provides the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges in a solution-focused manner. Jefferson County Development and Transportation Department of which Transportation & Engineering Division is a part of, is a collaborative department that provides the opportunity to take conceptual design and watch it transform into part of the community reality. We value and respect an autonomous work environment with generous support and guidance from the entire D&T team to ensure the delivery of quality services to and on behalf of our community. **SCHEDULE:** This position operates on a typical 8-hour five-day work week (Monday-Friday). This position is in person, with field work and in-office work as needed. **This position requires over 70% field work and under 30% office work. The successful candidate must have the ability to drive to various job site locations throughout unincorporated Jefferson County, walk over uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions, and compare existing site conditions with construction plans.** **BENEFITS:** Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click [here](https://www.jeffco.us/1896/Employment-Benefits) for our Total Rewards summary. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** - Serve as construction manager and/or project engineer by performing construction oversight and engineering in compliance with Federal, State, and County standards, policies, and procedures. Project types may include roadway improvements, stormwater drainage, traffic signals, signage and striping, and intersection and other road safety improvements. - Review the preparation of construction plans and specifications.…